Kate Ford

There’s a lot of confusion around sugar and stomach cancer. Let’s clear things up: 🍎 Both healthy cells and cancer cells use sugar (from carbohydrates) for energy. That includes carbs from fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and even dairy. ❌ Some people believe cutting out all sugar will stop cancer cells from growing—but scientific evidence does not support this. 🥦 If you eat no carbohydrates, your body will break down fat and muscle for energy. This can leave you depleted, especially if you’re already struggling to eat enough. 💡 A very low-carb diet can deprive you of important energy, fibre, and vitamins—things your body needs to stay strong during treatment. ✅ Focus on nourishing yourself with balanced meals. Always talk with your care team before making big dietary changes. #StomachCancerSupport #StomachCancerEducation #StomachCancerAwareness #MyGutFeeling

🗣️ Calling all 16-18 year old students in #GreaterManchester Check yourself! Challenge yourself! Team up for the @CoppaFeel Challenge to spread breast cancer awareness and win amazing prizes. Find out more and sign up at coppafeel.org/challenge

@BDA_Oncology @BDA_Dietitians are you interested in working @NCAlliance_NHS as an Oesophago-gastric Dietitian @SCODietitians? Treating those with UGI benign and cancer conditions alongside @KateyKinrade

Malnutrition affects 25–75% of cancer patients, yet only 53% of cancer centers screen—and 35% use validated tools. Explore evidence-based screening tools for adult oncology patients in this practice tool. Thank you to Nestle for practice tool support. ow.ly/Mscn50VRNtS

One week to go until the 1st OG Dietitians expert ⁦@Augishealth⁩ forum. We have a full house. Really looking forward to seeing you in #Liverpool for the presentations and discussions ⁦@BDA_Dietitians⁩ ⁦@BDA_Events⁩ ⁦@BDA_Oncology⁩ ⁦@HuddyFiona⁩ ⁦

#BankHoliday 📣 #New Band 7 role in our team @SCODietitians @NCAlliance_NHS It’s been a great week already with the start of our new OG #Cancer one stop clinic with the support of @GM_Cancer @prehab4cancer Call me to find out more about my team and the amazing work we do apply 👇

Nutrition & Hydration Week 2025 continues: Did you know there's a scone debate? In Devon, cream comes first 🧈🍓; in Cornwall, it's jam first 🍓🧈. Whichever way, they're delicious! #NHWeek #GlobalTeaParty #SconeDebate @NHWeek @BDA_Dietitians @NCAlliance_NHS

Exciting day as dietitians teamed up with @NCA_Volunteers for the EAU ⁦@NEWSEAU⁩ hydration trolley launch, encouraging drinking opportunities and staying hydrated! 💧 #ThirstyThursday #ButFirstADrink #NHWeek25 ⁦@NHWeek⁩ ⁦@DietitianNV⁩ @ExpTeamNCA ⁦

Happy #nhweek2025 Our group committe @doveyu_RD starts it off by busting one of the most common myth of #cancerdiets : #doessugarfeedcancer ? Check out on our BDA Cancer Diet Myths and more resources for more info. It’s an evidence based resource. #cancernutrition #whatrdsdo

We are looking forward to nutrition and hydration week. It aims to highlight, promote and celebrate improvements in the provision of nutrition and hydration locally, nationally and globally. Stay tunes with our posts and please tag us to share yours #nhweek2025 #nutritionmatters

Fancy a new challenge in an innovative and collaborative #Oesophagogastric #Cancer service? New opportunity to come and join the expanding Dietetic team @SalfordCO_NHS @SCODietitians #Permanent #Band6 #Fulltime #Flexibleworking ↘️ Apply using the link below 🧵1/2

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Have you checked out the newly updated Eat well during cancer guide @WCRF_UK @BDA_Oncology 👩🏻‍🏫📚📖? Why not download or get your free copy now wcrf.org/living-well/he… #cancerresources #WorldCancerDay #oncologydietitians

Pancreatic enzyme replacement (PERT) is a lifesaving, essential med for those with severe digestive issues. Malnutrition from prolonged shortage requires expensive, intrusive artificial nutrition support at far greater cost to the NHS @10DowningStreet @DHSCgovuk @wesstreeting

Great to be able to advertise this during #Oesophagealcancerawareness month @LessSurvivable @HeartburnCancer @ActionHeartburn @GM_Cancer doing fantastic work to improve outcomes for #Patients

New year! New you! How about a New Job? Exciting developments in the team and new funding means we have B6 roles within the team @SCODietitians working with @KateyKinrade @HelenRBennett @RDerbyshire91 Apply to @NCACareersNHS or follow the link below @BDA_Dietitians @BDA_Oncology

Check out the link, publications from my team #Research #Innovation @NCAlliance_NHS @SCODietitians @NCAresearchNHS thanks 👏 to the team @RDerbyshire91 @KateGrimshaw3 @KateyKinrade @HelenRBennett @lauraosborne99 @Naomi1998Pear @mistry_punita @omrita_lk academic.oup.com/bjs/article/11…

I've worked with the @NHSuk and @JKDhesi to learn more about the importance of increasing fitness levels before surgery and how staying active before surgery can reduce complications and speed up recovery. I've also create some exercise videos for people who are waiting for surgery, to help them recover quicker 🙌 @GeriSoc Read more here: cpoc.org.uk/news/joe-wicks…

Here is the link to the advert... we also have a new full time role due out shortly so please DM if you want to discuss flexible, part-time or hybrid working @BDA_Oncology @BDA_Dietitians @NWNWBDA @BDA_PENG @GM_AHP

"Tis the season to be jolly, fa, la, la, la, la" 🎄🎁 We are gifting early @SCODietitians with new job opportunities Excited to announce our new Band 7 roles in the Dietetic UGI team @NCAlliance_NHS Apply now @NCACareersNHS or message to find out more @BDA_Dietitians @BDA_PENG