Nutrition Counseling

Dietary advice from our specialists.

Keeping a healthy diet is about more than just eating your fruits and vegetables — it’s about making sure you get the right amount of vitamins and nutrients in your body.

And having a proper diet during cancer treatment is even more crucial. That’s why the Capital Health Cancer Center provides you with on-site oncology nutritionists to help guide you through treatment. Our registered dietitians are here to help you find balance between your medications and appetite and to help you manage the side effects of treatment so you can maintain the highest quality of life.

Melissa Phelps, RD, CSO

Melissa Phelps is a registered dietitian and certified specialist in oncology. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Nutritional Sciences from Rutgers University and completed the Sodexo NY/Philadelphia Dietetic Internship with a medical nutrition therapy emphasis. Melissa started her career with Capital Health in 2013 as a clinical dietitian in acute care specialty. In 2016, she obtained certification as a certified specialist in oncology. As an oncology nutritionist, Melissa provides support for patients by creating a comfortable environment to openly discuss nutrition concerns. Melissa’s passion is to help patients achieve maximum health and quality of life throughout the treatment process and cancer survivorship continuum.

Sarah Crowley, MS, RD, CSO

With a focus on cancer prevention and symptom management, Sarah is an oncology dietitian at the Capital Health Cancer Center. She received her Bachelors of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics from Indiana University of Pennsylvania, her Masters of Science in Nutrition and Human Performance and completed her dietetic internship from Sodexo with a concentration in leadership. She has also met all criteria to be a Board Certified Specialist in Oncology Nutrition. Her role at Capital Health is to provide patients with the tools they need to succeed during their cancer treatments. She works closely with patients to develop personalized dietary plans to stay strong and manage side effects – before, during and after treatment.