LEWISTON —  “Nutrition in Cancer Care” will be the topic of a program at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 12, at the St. Mary’s Nutrition Center, 208 Bates St.

St. Mary’s Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders will sponsor the free presentation about cancer and nutrition.

 Nutrient-rich foods provide the resources a body needs to function at its best. Some of the benefits of good nutrition for people with cancer are: decreasing the risk of infection, improving strength and increasing energy, maintaining body mass and increasing new tissue growth and speeding the recovery process.

Dr. Yelena Patsiornik, a hematologist/oncologist with the Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders, will discuss the science behind well balanced diets for cancer patients and the important role it plays in care and in preventing the disease. Oncology certified nurses, Linda Merchant and Stephanie Buswell will prepare easy and nutrient-dense recipes.

Seating is limited; call 777-8481 to make reservations.