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A healthy lifestyle is extremely important in your fight against cancer. It helps the body stay strong and better cope with the physical demands of treatment. Good nutrition can also play a role in maintaining energy levels and promoting recovery. Taking care of nutritional needs is a key part of supporting the body through the cancer journey.

Cancer Care Northwest has partnered with Nourish, a telehealth-based nutrition program, to offer comprehensive nutritional support to patients in their fight against cancer.
Nourish pairs evidence-based nutrition counseling with technology that supports you on your cancer journey. Telehealth with a licensed Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) to receive personalized guidance and become equipped to eat healthier and to make better lifestyle choices that promote optimal treatment outcomes and support your overall well-being.
 
How Nourish Works:
  • Find a Dietitian – Access Nourish’s dietitian directory, including those that specialize in cancer, to find the right match for you and book a virtual appointment with whomever fits you best.
  • Comprehensive Nutrition Assessment – In your first session, your dietitian will gather a full understanding of you and your health care goals to create a personalized care plan.
  • Ongoing Care – In follow-up sessions, your dietitian will fine tune and implement your treatment plan with actionable coaching, recommendations and progress tracking. 
  • Between-session Support – Throughout the program, leverage the Nourish app to message your dietitian, see session summaries, view recipes, set and track goals, and more.
 
Learn more at usenourish.com.
Nourish is currently in-network with 6 major insurance companies: Blue Cross Blue Shield / Anthem, United Healthcare, Aetna, Cigna, Medical Mutual of Ohio, and Medicare. 
 
Cancer Care Northwest recommends that patients check their coverage by calling their insurance provider directly. 
 
There is also the option to pay out-of-pocket at a rate of $145/appointment.
If you are interested in virtual nutrition services provided by Nourish, please ask your CCNW oncologist for a referral. CCNW will contact your insurance and obtain authorization. 
 
If you have questions, please call the CCNW Authorizations Department at (509) 228-1000. 

Cancer Care Northwest recommends the following websites for patients interested in learning more about how to adopt a healthier lifestyle during and after treatment: 

  • Diet and Cancer Report: Diet and Cancer Report – American Institute for Cancer Research & World Cancer Research Fund
  • World's Healthiest Foods: A list of the most highly recommended food
  • FoodNews.org: This specific link offers a list of the 12 most contaminated fruits and vegetables. It is updated annually as the Dirty Dozen Report.
  • NAL.USDA.GOV: Look up any food item to get a full nutrition profile.
  • Cancer.org:  This website is produced by the American Cancer Society: Nutrition for the Person with Cancer.