——— ONCOLOGY NUTRITION · ZOOM OR KANEOHE
Nutrition support during
and after cancer treatment
Treatment can change appetite, taste and energy from one week to the next. Food guidance from Mare’ka Jensen-Madison is coordinated with your oncology team and available from home by Zoom or in Kaneohe.
Mare'ka Jensen-Madison
Clinical nutrition consultant · Kaneohe
✓ Suitability check before you pay ✓ 60-minute assessment · $350 once confirmed ✓ Coordinated with your oncology team
BCNP
Board Certified Nutrition Practitioner
18+ years
In nutrition consultation
Postgraduate training
In applied clinical nutrition
Kaneohe, Oʻahu
In person by appointment, or by Zoom
——— WHERE PEOPLE START
Food questions around treatment
Most people reach out once treatment is planned or under way, or after it ends. Advice from your oncology team always comes first.
——— DURING TREATMENT
01
Little appetite, or food tastes different
02
Nausea that makes meals hard to face
03
Weight loss or gain you did not plan
04
Unsure which supplements are safe to take
After treatment
✓ Rebuilding strength and energy
✓ Getting back to regular meals
✓ Questions about eating for long-term health
✓ Too much conflicting advice online
Report new or severe symptoms to your oncology team straight away.
SUITABILITY CHECK
Share a few details about your treatment
——— THE FIRST SESSION
What the assessment looks at
The session costs $350 for one hour. You book it only after your suitability reply, and the calendar displays the fee before checkout.
Supplements and tests are not included in the fee.
——— GETTING STARTED
Three steps to your first session
01
Send the suitability form
Share your diagnosis, treatment stage and care team details.
02
Get a reply
Mare’ka confirms whether her support fits your situation before anything is paid.
03
Book and meet
Meet over Zoom from home, or in Kaneohe if you prefer.
——— YOUR CARE TEAM
Coordinated with your oncology team
Your oncology team decides
• Treatment and medication
• Any supplement use during treatment
• Urgent symptoms and side effects
Your sessions help with
✓ Practical meals for low-appetite days
✓ Protein and fluids when eating is difficult
✓ Questions to take back to your oncologist
——— SUPPORT AREAS
How an oncology nutritionist can help
Appetite and taste changes
Small, frequent meals and flavor ideas for when food tastes off.
Nausea and digestion
Gentler foods and meal timing that can make eating easier.
Keeping up protein
Ways to fit protein in when portions are small.
Weight changes
Spotting unplanned loss or gain early and adjusting meals.
Food safety
Handling and cooking food safely while your immunity is lower.
Life after treatment
Moving back toward regular, varied meals at your own pace.
——— YOUR NUTRITIONIST
Mare’ka Jensen-Madison,
BCNP
Mare’ka brings more than 18 years of nutrition consultation. She earned her degree at the University of Hawaiʻi, then trained further in Applied Clinical Nutrition through Northeast College of Health Sciences.
Her work includes complex recovery needs and chronic inflammation, and it is always designed to complement your medical care. Sessions can be held from home over Zoom.
Bachelor's, University of Hawaiʻi
Postgraduate, Northeast College of Health Sciences
——— QUESTIONS
Oncology nutrition questions
What does an oncology nutritionist do?
An oncology nutritionist helps people with cancer eat well before, during and after treatment: easing side effects that affect eating, keeping up protein and energy, and answering food questions. Treatment decisions stay with your oncology team.
What should I eat during chemotherapy?
It depends on your treatment and side effects. Common guidance is to eat small amounts often, include protein at each meal and drink enough fluids. If your oncology team gives you specific instructions, those come first.
Can I take supplements during cancer treatment?
Only with your oncology team’s agreement, because some supplements can interact with treatment. Mare’ka reviews what you take and lists questions to raise with your oncologist.
Can diet cure cancer?
No. Food cannot cure cancer or replace treatment. Good nutrition can help you cope with treatment and rebuild strength, and that is what these sessions focus on.
Why do I need a suitability check?
Cancer care varies widely. Some situations, such as tube feeding or nutrition given in hospital, need a hospital team. The check confirms that an outpatient nutrition session is the right fit before you pay.
Can I have sessions online during treatment?
Yes. Zoom lets you join from home on days when travel is hard, subject to location eligibility.
How much does it cost?
$350 for the one-hour assessment, paid once your suitability reply says it is a fit. Supplements and tests are extra.
