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Unite to Nourish: Nutrition Pre- and Post-Autologous Transplant

January 29, 2026

Overview

During this presentation, we will:  

  • Learn why nutrition plays an important role through cancer treatment
  • Identify symptoms that impact nutrition during an autologous stem cell transplant
  • Discover nutrition patterns for cancer survivorship
  • Discuss strategies to manage nutrition related side effects
  • Explore the link between diet, exercise and cancer 

Speakers

Lesley B. Klein, MS, RDN, LDN 
Clinical Nutrition Manager/Oncology Dietitian
Cancer Survivorship & Support Services  
Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center
University of Miami Health System

Heather Knutson, MS, RD, CSO, LD 
Nutrition Educator 
Nutrition Education Services Center 
Blood Cancer United

Ellie Darrow  
Nutrition Program Coordinator  
Nutrition Education Services Center 
Blood Cancer United 

Want Additional Nutrition Support?

Our Nutrition Education Services Center offers free one-on-one nutrition consultations to patients and their caregivers, by telephone.

To schedule a telephone consultation with one of our registered dietitians, please click here. Our dietitians have expertise in adult and pediatric oncology nutrition.

 

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