Upcoming Live Webinars
Unite to Nourish: Webinar Series
View our previously recorded live webinars on a variety of nutrition topics.
Dietary, Microbiome and Metabolism Evidence in Blood Cancers (Focus on Myeloma)
Recorded on: Tuesday, March 31, 2026
During this presentation, we will:
- Learn about modifiable metabolic factors that affect immune function, blood cancer risk and survival
- Learn about modifiable microbiome factors that affect immune function, blood cancer risk and survival
- Discuss dietary interventional clinical trials such as NUTRIVENTION that address these factors and evaluate blood cancer outcomes
- Summarize dietary recommendations and tips based on current evidence
Speakers
Urvi A. Shah, MD, MS, DipABLM
Assistant Attending
Myeloma Service
Department of Medicine
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Heather Knutson, MS, RD, CSO, LD
Nutrition Educator
Nutrition Education Services Center
Blood Cancer United
Ellie Darrow
Nutrition Program Coordinator
Nutrition Education Services Center
Blood Cancer United
Unite to Nourish: Nutrition Pre- and Post-Autologous Transplant
Recorded on : Thursday, January 29, 2026
During this presentation, we:
- Learn why nutrition plays an important role through cancer treatment
- Identify symptoms that impact nutrition during an autologous stem cell transplant
- Discover nutrition patterns for cancer survivorship
- Discuss strategies to manage nutrition related side effects
- Explore the link between diet, exercise and cancer
Speakers
Lesley B. Klein, MS, RDN, LDN
Clinical Nutrition Manager/Oncology Dietitian
Cancer Survivorship & Support Services
Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center
University of Miami Health System
Heather Knutson, MS, RD, CSO, LD
Nutrition Educator
Nutrition Education Services Center
Blood Cancer United
Ellie Darrow
Nutrition Program Coordinator
Nutrition Education Services Center
Blood Cancer United
Unite to Nourish: Holiday Eating for Cancer Survivors
Recorded on : Thursday, November 20, 2025
Pull up a chair at our virtual holiday table for a fun and festive webinar. Our registered dietitians will share practical tips, simple recipes and nutrition strategies to help cancer survivors and caregivers enjoy the holiday season while feeling their best. Learn how to navigate holiday gatherings, balance seasonal treats and manage treatment-related side effects during this special time of year.
Speakers
Heather Knutson, MS, RD, CSO, LD
Nutrition Educator
Nutrition Education Services Center
Blood Cancer United
Margaret Martin, MS, RD, LDN, CDCES
Nutrition Education Manager
Nutrition Education Services Center
Blood Cancer United
Ellie Darrow
Nutrition Program Coordinator
Nutrition Education Services Center
Blood Cancer United
Unite to Nourish: Learning About CLL Nutrition
Recorded on : Tuesday, September 30, 2025
Hear from our registered dietitians on strategies to eat well and manage side effects after a chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) diagnosis.
Speakers
Heather Knutson, MS, RD, CSO, LD
Nutrition Educator
Nutrition Education Services Center
Blood Cancer United
Margaret Martin, MS, RD, LDN, CDCES
Nutrition Education Manager
Nutrition Education Services Center
Blood Cancer United
Beth Davison, MSN, APRN, CNM, FAACM
Nurse Navigator
Clinical Trial Support Center
Blood Cancer United
Ellie Darrow
Nutrition Program Coordinator
Nutrition Education Services Center
Blood Cancer United
Making Good Food Choices, The Grocery Store
Join us as our registered dietitian discusses nutrition while touring a supermarket. These videos cover healthy choices, food safety, and updated food labeling, including important information from the supermarket’s registered dietitian.
Making Good Food Choices, Recipes for Health
Blood Cancer United Nutrition Education Services Center brings to life recipes in our Making Good Food Choices, Recipes for Health series. Join us as we watch patients, alongside our registered dietitian, whip up some healthy meals. View these recipes and more.
Side Effects Series
The “Eat To Fight” video series gives tips and ideas to combat 14 of the most common cancer treatment side effects: change to taste and smell, constipation, diarrhea, difficulty swallowing, dry mouth, fatigue, feeling full, gas and bloating, lactose intolerance, nausea, sore mouth, throat, and tongue, weight gain, and weight loss.
Webinar Series
Our webinar series covers a range of topics and features healthcare professionals with expertise in each subject. Watch our pre-recorded webinars to learn more.
