This conference will draw together experts in the area of diet and cancer survivorship. To date, relative to cancer incidence, the evidence base is weak for understanding the role of diet and physical activity in promoting health and reducing cancer recurrence in people after their treatment. There are emerging and interesting narratives around obesity as a risk factor, and physical activity, caffeine and animal protein as protective factors.
The conference will highlight examples of best practice in nutritional oncology, and identify opportunities in the patient’s clinical pathway for nutritional/dietary trials and interventions.
Day One
Welcome Lunch
Opening Plenary: World Cancer Research Fund position on cancer survivorship
Dr Helen Croker
Session one: Epidemiology
Diet, lifestyle and cancer prognosis: Evidence from the World Cancer Research Fund Global Cancer Update Programme
Dr Doris Chan, Imperial College London, UK
Diet and cancer epidemiology, moving from incidence to survival – challenges and opportunities
Professor Janet Cade, University of Leeds, UK
The role of dietary patterns and inflammation in breast cancer survival
Dr Carlota Castro-Espin, Catalan Institute of Oncology, Spain
Panel Discussion
Refreshment Break
Charity Talk
Alice Rhind-Tutt, Bowel Cancer UK, UK
Abstract Session One
Closing Remarks
Day Two
Welcome
Session Two: Interventions
Nutrition and colorectal cancer survivorship: Results from the COLON study
Dr Dieuwertje Kok, Wageningen University, The Netherlands
Breast cancer, immunosenescence and exercise
Dr James Turner, University of Birmingham, UK
A randomised controlled trial of a digital intervention (Renewed) to support symptom management, wellbeing and quality of life in cancer survivors
Professor Paul Little, University of Southampton, UK
Panel Discussion
Refreshment Break
The priorities of patients following cancer treatment
Jo Cunningham, Green Light Nutrition, UK
Abstract Session Two
Plenary Lecture
Professor Linda Sharp, Newcastle University, UK
Closing Remarks
This conference is an in-person only event.
Conference venue:
The Boilerhouse, Newcastle University
Newcastle upon Tyne
Newcastle, NE1 7RU
United Kingdom
Call for Abstract
Take the opportunity to present your latest research findings to colleagues that share a common interest on the conference topic. Whether you are a student, early career professional, academic or health care professional, we welcome all submissions.
The abstract submission portal for the '4th Nutrition and Cancer Conference: Nutrition and Cancer Survivorship' is now open. Please submit your abstract HERE.
Abstract submission is open until 17:00, 16 September 2024.