Pathway Contributor: Cheri Van Patten

RD, MSc

Cheri is a Registered Dietitian and Researcher and Clinical Practitioner in the department of Oncology Nutrition at the BC Cancer Agency in Vancouver, BC. She completed a Bachelor of Applied Science and Master of Science in Nutrition. She is an active member of the College of Dietitians of BC and Dietitians of Canada, and is an accredited member of the American Dietetic Association. Cheri has worked in the area of oncology for over a decade and is specialized in breast and prostate cancer care and research. She has been a speaker at numerous patient forums and professional conferences. Her areas of research interest and scientific publications are in the area of cancer survivorship, including quality of life, the use of complementary therapies, and diet and exercise and their association to cancer recurrence and survival.