Trekstock Presents Food + Cancer
It's not too late to catch Trekstock's Food + Cancer panel discussion - cutting through the confusion to give people with cancer clear, practical, and evidence based support around food.
After a wonderful evening of honesty, clarity, insight and valuable myth-busting, we're happy to announce that the Trekstock Food + Cancer Guide is now available to read through our Resources page. If you're interested in cancer, diet and nutrition, you can watch the whole panel discussion through the link below:
đź’» See it here: Food + Cancer - What's the Deal? Live Panel Event - YouTube
Hosted by Lauren Mahon (You, Me & The Big C) with canapes & drinks on arrival, the evening brings together an incredible and diverse expert panel: Dr Joshua Wolrich, Dr Anisha Patel, Chef Abby Lee, Toral Shah, Dr Ailsa Sita Lumsden, and Monika Siemicka.
We'll also be launching our updated Food + Cancer Guide, filled with helpful advice, delicious recipes, and judgment free support designed for people in their 20s, 30s, and 40s. Whether you are currently in treatment or living with cancer long term, this guide is created for you, wherever you are in your journey. Our aim is to give you the confidence and knowledge to make informed food choices that work for your body, your life, and your goals, all in a simple, easy to digest format (we had to).
"There is so much disinformation around food and cancer... people dealing with a diagnosis deserve better! Myths are everywhere, the pressure is immense, and the last thing anyone going through this needs is more shame around what they eat. This event is about replacing fear with clarity, I can't wait to be part of it!" Dr Joshua Wolrich
Dr Joshua Wolrich (MSc MBBS MRCS)Â
Is a dual trained NHS doctor, author, and Registered Associate Nutritionist known for challenging misleading health and nutrition advice. A leading advocate for Health at Every Size®, he works to confront weight stigma and champion a more inclusive approach to healthcare. His Sunday Times bestselling book Food Isn’t Medicine and his work through Weight Neutral Nutrition have helped thousands rebuild a healthier relationship with food.
Dr Anisha Patel (MRCP DFFP DRCOGMRCGP)
A former GP specialising in women’s health, brings vital lived experience. In 2018, her life changed with a stage 3 bowel cancer diagnosis. Determined to reclaim her story, she began sharing her journey on @doctorsgetcancertoo, which has since grown into a powerful community offering honesty, solidarity, and hope to others navigating life during and after cancer.
Chef Abby Lee
Founder of Mambow, brings a deeply personal and creative perspective on food. After her own cancer diagnosis, Abby faced a long and challenging journey that profoundly shaped her cooking, her work, and her understanding of nourishment. Her resilience and passion continue to inspire many across the culinary world.
Toral Shah
A Nutritional Scientist, Integrative Medicine Practitioner, and long‑standing contributor to Trekstock’s Food + Cancer Guide. Drawing on more than 25 years in oncology and nutrition and her own experience of three breast cancer diagnoses, Toral focuses on practical, evidence informed lifestyle support to help people navigate treatment, recovery, and reduce recurrence risk.
Dr. Ailsa Sita Lumsden
A consultant medical oncologist at Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust, treating upper gastrointestinal cancers including GISTs and cancer of unknown primary. She is also a key contributor to Trekstock’s Food + Cancer Guide, helping ensure its content is medically accurate and relevant to our community.
Monika Siemicka
is a specialist dietitian with extensive experience supporting people affected by cancer across treatment, recovery, and long‑term survivorship. She has contributed her expertise to Trekstock’s Food + Cancer Guide, ensuring the nutrition advice is practical, accessible, and relevant to young adults. Monika brings valuable clinical insight to the panel, helping translate evidence based nutritional guidance into realistic day‑to‑day support.
Whether you are living with cancer, supporting someone who is, or working with people across treatment and recovery, this event offers insight, community, and take home tools that genuinely make a difference.
Everyone is welcome. We can't wait to see you there.
A huge thank you to Macmillan Cancer Support and to our event sponsors Astellas and Chugai.
This activity has been supported by a grant from Chugai Pharma UK Limited and Astellas Pharma, which had no control over the educational content of this activity.
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