Alison Tierney | Oncology Dietician to Cancer Thriver

Alison MS, RD, CD, CSO is a board-certified oncology dietitian and cancer thriver who empowers those affected by cancer to conquer fears, take back control, and fully support their body before, during, and after cancer treatment.  In 2022, Alison was diagnosed with invasive ductal carcinoma at the age of 33. Her knowledge base of oncology nutrition supported her throughout surgery, chemotherapy, and immunotherapy. Today, she uses both her professional and personal experience to help cancer thrivers do the same. Using evidence-based nutrition and lifestyle medicine, Alison guides her clients through recommendations to reduce treatment side effects, enhance quality of life, focus on recurrence risk reduction, and, ultimately, helping cancer thrivers reclaim control. Her passion for cancer nutrition isn’t just a passion or a profession - it’s also personal.  During our conversation, Alison shares what led her to become an oncology dietician, how her career took an ironic twist when she was diagnosed with breast cancer, what she describes as a “plant forward” diet, what she did before, during and after chemotherapy to help with side effects, the biggest realization she had due to her cancer diagnosis, and her best piece of advice for someone diagnosed with cancer. For more about Alison, go to wholesomellc.com The Cancer Liberation Project is sponsored by thekarlfeldtcenter.com