When you’re living with cancer, questions about nutrition often come with more opinions than answers. From social media to well-meaning friends and family, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by conflicting advice about what to eat, what to avoid, and whether certain diets can affect treatment or recovery.
At Red Door Community, we believe that knowledge is empowering. Access to trusted, evidence-based information helps people make informed decisions, reduces uncertainty, and eases the stress that often accompanies a cancer diagnosis.
Watch Unraveling Nutrition Myths in Oncology, an educational presentation by Stefanie Rodriguez, MS, RD, CDN, Oncology Dietitian at Northwell Health Cancer Institute, originally presented on Tuesday, July 21, 2026.
Designed for anyone impacted by cancer – including people in treatment, post treatment, caregivers, family members, and friends – this session will separate fact from fiction and offer practical, science-backed guidance to support health and well-being throughout the cancer journey.
During this presentation, participants will learn how to:
- Separate common nutrition myths from evidence-based recommendations.
- Better understand current dietary guidance for cancer treatment, survivorship, and overall wellness.
- Evaluate popular nutrition trends with confidence and make informed food choices that support their individual needs.
- Reduce fear and confusion by relying on credible research rather than misinformation.
Meet the Presenter
Stefanie Rodriguez, MS, RD, CDN, is an Oncology Dietitian at Northwell Health Cancer Institute, where she provides nutrition support to patients receiving systemic therapy, radiation, and surgery. She is dedicated to helping people navigate cancer through personalized nutrition counseling, group education, and practical strategies grounded in the latest scientific evidence.
Stefanie earned her Master of Science in Clinical Nutrition from New York University and completed her dietetic internship at the Bronx VA. Before joining Northwell Health, she specialized in inpatient oncology nutrition at Montefiore Medical Center.
At Red Door Community, education is an essential part of the support we provide. Expert-led programming like this one help individuals and families replace uncertainty with understanding, empowering them to make informed decisions while connecting with a community that understands the realities of cancer.
We hope you’ll join us for this informative and engaging conversation.
This presentation is part of Red Door Community’s Expert Speaker Series, made possible in part through support from Regeneron.
Red Door Community’s Expert Speaker Series reflects its ongoing commitment to providing accessible, evidence-informed education that helps individuals and families navigate cancer with knowledge, connection, and dignity.
