FAQ’s

Do you take insurance?

CNC does accept certain insurance policies and many insurance companies will cover our nutrition counseling services, please ask. We cannot guarantee that our services will be reimbursed however. It is the responsibility of clients to confirm the scope of their health insurance. This can be done by calling the number on the back of your insurance card and asking if nutrition counseling is covered. If your insurance policy does not cover, you are responsible for payment.

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Do you do business in my state?

Maybe. The nutrition services industry is regulated, some states require Registered Dietitians (RDNs) to be licensed in order to practice. Other states restrict the type of nutrition services that can be offered. Many states, however, are much less restrictive and allow dietitians to fully practice their trade.

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CNC fully respects each state’s laws for licensure in regard to providing medical nutrition therapy and other forms of nutritional education, counseling, and coaching.

If you’re contacting us from outside the United States, please email us at admin@cancernutritioncare.com

What do you suggest if I’m not sure where to begin?

A great place to start is our Critical Nutrition Screening. This screening tool has been validated for oncology patients specifically and indicates your risk for malnutrition. It’s quick and easy and the best place to start.

What is an Oncology Dietitian?

With less than 1% of U.S. dietitians having earned the oncology certification, this specialization is quite unique! Oncology Dietitians are board Certified Specialists in Oncology Nutrition (“CSO” credential). Like other registered dietitian nutritionists (RDN’s), oncology dietitians are food & nutrition experts first, having satisfied all the basic requirements of the Commission on Dietetic Registration. Beyond this they have extensive knowledge and experience working with patients that are currently undergoing cancer therapies, healing from cancer treatments, and also helping patients with cancer prevention. You can learn more about RDN education and credentialing at www.eatrightpro.org.

Do I need to be a cancer patient in order to work with a CNC Dietitian?

No. Our dietitians are board certified in oncology nutrition and have special expertise in this area, however, each of our dietitians are also credentialed as Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RDN’s) and, as such, are capable of consulting across multiple fields of nutrition.

Can Oncology Dietitians answer questions about dietary supplements?

Yes! For starters you could take the CNC Supplement Review to learn more about supplements and cancer. This review allows access to the CNC Supplement ToolBox too. The ToolBox is full of excellent resources that are evidence-based and peer reviewed. If you would like more guidance, and a more thorough review, you could schedule a Screening Consultation with one of our Oncology Dietitians.

Is there a specific diet recommended for those with cancer?

With cancer, one type of diet never fits all so the quick answer would have to be…no. In practice there are many elements that factor into oncology nutrition recommendations. Variables like cancer type and progression, treatment regimens, and side effects all need to be considered. CNC Oncology Dietitians work with patients to understand their individual needs and then, accordingly, personalize a diet plan and course of action.

I’m already a healthy eater, will a consult with an oncology dietitian benefit me?

If you are uncertain if you need a consult at this time, take the CNC Critical Nutrition Screening and see how you score. You can also test your “healthy eater” aptitude with the CNC Quality of Diet Screen. The Critical Nutrition Screen is validated for oncology patients and the Quality of Diet Screen is based on the Healthy Eating Index, which measures diet quality against the key recommendations of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans.

Cancer runs in my family. Can CNC Dietitian’s help me with cancer prevention?

Yes, our board certified Oncology Dietitians are well versed in preventive nutrition, especially relating to cancer prevention.

Do you do telephone consults if I don’t have a computer or device to use video?

Absolutely! Our dietitians would be happy to speak with you on the phone for your consult.