Nutrition for Oncology: Breast Cancer & Cancer Care Support
A cancer diagnosis changes so much, including how your body responds to food. Treatment can affect your hormones, your body composition, weight and your gut, often all at once. At Balance Nutrition, we understand this is an overwhelming time. Our dietitians are here to help you eat in a way that supports your treatment, protects your strength, and feels manageable.
Breast Cancer: Supporting Hormones, Weight and Gut Health
Breast cancer treatment often involves hormone therapies that can change your body composition, weight and affect your gut. These changes are real. They deserve real support.
A dietitian can help you:
Understand how hormone therapy may affect your weight and energy
Support gut health during and after chemotherapy or radiation
Build an eating pattern that protects lean muscle and bone health
Our dietitians work alongside your oncology team to help you feel informed and supported, not overwhelmed, by nutrition advice online. Telehealth oncology dietitian appointments available Australia wide.
Maintaining a Healthy Weight During Treatment
Weight changes, in either direction, are common during cancer treatment. They can affect how well you tolerate your treatment plan.
A dietitian can help you:
Prevent unintended weight loss and muscle loss during treatment
Manage weight gain linked to some hormone therapies and steroid medications
Set realistic, health focused goals rather than restrictive ones
Our dietitians can work with you to protect your strength and wellbeing throughout treatment and recovery.
Managing Treatment Side Effects
Common cancer treatment side effects such as poor appetite, taste changes, nausea, and mouth sores can make eating feel like a chore rather than nourishment.
A dietitian can help you:
Find foods that appeal even when appetite or taste has changed
Use small, frequent meals and fortified foods to maintain your intake
Manage nausea, reflux, or bowel changes with practical food strategies
Our dietitians take a gentle, practical approach. Eating can feel a little easier, even on the harder days.