Nutrition Tips for Cancer Prevention, Treatment and Survivorship

I just stumbled across this wonderful guide and I felt compelled to share it here.

HEAL Well: A Cancer Nutrition Guide is a great resource for those that are interested in nutrition and cancer.

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Sharlene

Oncology Nutrition Experts

BOARD CERTIFIED SPECIALIST IN ONCOLOGY ELIGIBILITY To become a Board Certified Specialist in Oncology Nutrition, a dietitian must meet the following minimum criteria: Current Registered Dietitian (RD) status with CDR for a minimum of 2 years Documentation of 2,000 hours of oncology practice experience within the past five years https://www.cdrnet.org/certifications/board-certified-specialist-eligibility-application-and-fee

CSO exam- My experience taking the test the 1st time

My experience taking the CSO exam the 1st time I studied for months before taking the September 2008, CSO exam. I felt confident that I would ace the exam. I memorized a lot of information from the Candidate Handbook. I created flashcards from the Oncology Nutrition Test Specifications; spent countless hours preparing for the big day. I assumed that my years of experience and months of studying would result in total confidence on exam day. I had worked as an inpatient oncology dietitian at a large 500-bed hospital since 2004 and transitioned to the outpatient cancer center position in August 2008. Much to my surprise the CSO exam was challenging. I left the testing site sick to my stomach. I thought there was a good chance I would need to take the CSO exam again in March. When I returned to work my supervisors, co-workers and a medical oncologist asked me if I passed. I honestly said, "I don't know. The exam was very difficult." I felt embarrassed for 6 weeks and waited on pins and needles to discover that I passed! UPDATE: It's been 11 years since I took the CSO exam the 1st time. I recertified in 2013 & 2018. High stakes tests are always stressful- even after decades of practice experience. But have faith, you can do it!