Oral Presentation Clinical Oncology Society of Australia Annual Scientific Meeting 2024

Practical strategies for discussing diet and nutrition and referring to support (#43)

Lizzy Johnston 1 2 3
  1. Cancer Council Queensland, Fortitude Valley, QLD, Australia
  2. School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences, Queensland University of Technology, Kelvin Grove, QLD, Australia
  3. Population Health Program, QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute, Herston, QLD, Australia

Starting with insights into dietary intake behaviours of Australians from Cancer Council Queensland's (CCQ) Cancer Risk Calculator 2.0, and a look at the geographical disparity in poor diet quality from the Australian Cancer Atlas 2.0, this presentation will: (i) overview available evidence on practical strategies for oncologists, GPs, and nurses to discuss diet and nutrition in their practice and refer to support; and (ii) showcase new initiatives at CCQ to promote health behaviours for cancer prevention and access to support in the community.