What’s on Your Plate Matters: Nutrition & Lung Cancer

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In this episode of Lung Cancer Considered, host Dr. Narjust Florez is joined by Dr. Urvi Shah and Dr. Krystle Zuniga to explore the critical role of nutrition in lung cancer care. The discussion highlights current evidence on nutrition and cancer outcomes, practical strategies to support patients during treatment and survivorship, and common misconceptions fueled by misinformation. Together, they emphasize the importance of integrating evidence-based nutrition guidance into oncology practice to improve patient well-being and quality of life.

Guest
Narjust Florez
Narjust Florez

MD

Associate Director of the Cancer Care Equity Program and Assistant Professor of Medicine
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Harvard Medical School
Urvi Shah
Urvi Shah

MD, MS, DipABLM

Hematologist, Oncologist, and Physician Scientist
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Krystle Zuniga
Krystle Zuniga

PhD, RD, CSO

Assistant Professor of Instruction, Department of Nutritional Sciences
Owner, Cancer Nutrition HQ
University of Texas, Austin