Esther Heijkoop

Since 2010 I have been working as a dietician at the Netherlands Cancer Institute. I specialize in nutrition related to treatment in the head and neck area and see patients in the radiotherapy department. Our goal is to give people a helping hand, in the field of nutrition, after the diagnosis of cancer. With the new insights from studies and research, we ensure that our patients and colleagues are well guided and informed in terms of nutrition. If the patients know how to eat healthily during and after their treatment, it often gives them a lot of peace of mind and a better recovery. As a dietician, you also have to stay alert to ensure that our profession in the hospital continues to be involved in the complete treatment of the patient.