Idaho Matters

The importance of nutrition in healing cancer

Up to 80 percent of cancer patients suffer from malnutrition while going through treatment, according to the Cancer Treatment Center of America. That's why Treasure Valley company Thomas Cuisine is partnering with a Mountain West cancer institute to help combat this issue.

Broadcast on:: 18 Jul 2023

A chef prepares food at Thomas Cuisine. — ( Photo courtesy of Thomas Cuisine )

Up to 80 percent of cancer patients suffer from malnutrition while going through treatment, according to the Cancer Treatment Center of America.

That's why Treasure Valley company Thomas Cuisine is partnering with a Mountain West cancer institute to help combat this issue. Alison Patt, President and CEO of Thomas Cuisine, joined Idaho Matters to talk more.