Eat well with confidence: Simplifying breast cancer nutrition

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Nutrition advice can feel overwhelming after a breast cancer diagnosis—especially when it’s coming from social media, headlines, or well-meaning friends and family. Is sugar really “feeding cancer”? Should you avoid soy? What about alcohol, supplements, or popular diets?

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In this free, 60-minute webinar, oncology dietitian Julie Lanford, MPH, RD, CSO, LDN, breaks down the most common nutrition myths and national dietary guidelines using current scientific evidence. She also answered questions in a live Q&A. You’ll leave this session with easy ways to add more nourishment to your routine with less fear.

What we’ll cover:

Common nutrition myths around sugar, soy, dairy, supplements, and fad diets
What the latest research and dietary guidelines actually say
Simple, realistic ways to nourish yourself during and after treatment

Who should attend:

People diagnosed with breast cancer, those living with metastatic breast cancer, caregivers, and anyone seeking clear, evidence-based nutrition guidance.

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About our speaker

Julie Lanford, MPH, RD, CSO, LDN

Community Engagement Director, Cancer Services; Board-certified specialist in oncology nutrition

Julie is the Community Engagement Director for Cancer Services, a non-profit in Winston-Salem, NC. She is a registered dietitian, licensed nutritionist, and board-certified specialist in oncology nutrition with 20 years experience working in oncology. Lanford developed www.CancerDietitian.com in 2007, and the programs have expanded to include more than 500 articles as well as The Cancer Dietitian Podcast, and has over 6,000 subscribers of her e-newsletter and over 10,000 social media followers.

About our moderator

Lynn Folkman

Manager, Community Engagement, LBBC

Lynn manages, develops, and implements LBBC’s national volunteer initiatives including the Hear My Voice Advocate and Young Advocate programs, and is also responsible for creating and cultivating virtual LBBC communities. She was diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer in 2009 at the age of 46.

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