Fuel Your Health: Nutrition Strategies & Anemia Insights for MDS Patients
Begin the year by putting your well-being first. In this patient-friendly session, Francesca Castro, MS, RD, and Peter Adintori, MS, RD-AP, CSO, CDN, CNSC—renowned oncology nutrition experts from MSK—will share practical, evidence-based strategies tailored for MDS patients. Discover key insights on addressing anemia—a common challenge among those living with MDS—and learn how targeted nutrition can help you overcome dietary challenges, empowering you to make simple changes and confidently move forward.
Marilú introduces the agenda for the event and featured speaker Francesca Castro, MS, RD and Peter Adintori, MS, RD-AP, CSO, CDN, CNSC
Francesca Castro and Peter Adintori talk about nutrition and anemia for MDS patients
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Marilú Nájera Flores
Marilu Najera is an International Medical Graduate and an Event Operations Manager at the HealthTree Foundation. Her journey through several patient-centered roles has deepened her passion for advocacy, education, and connection. Now, as part of the education team, she is leading efforts to grow HealthTree’s newest community: ALL (acute lymphoblastic leukemia). She organizes patient-friendly webinars with expert speakers and works to ensure that patients and families feel informed, empowered, and supported. Marilu brings empathy, joy, and warmth to every project. Outside of work, she loves to travel, connect with others, and spend time with her loved ones—especially her nephews (being an aunt is her absolute favorite role in life!).
Francesca Castro, MS, RD, CDN
Francesca is a level III research clinical dietitian nutritionist at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, where she joined the myeloma service in 2021 under Dr. Urvi Shah to focus on dietary intervention clinical trials. Her interests include the impact of dietary choices on both cancer prevention and progression, gastrointestinal microbiome, and evidence-based clinical nutrition care. Francesca completed her Master of Science in Nutrition and Exercise Physiology at Teachers College, Columbia University and Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Science at the University of Central Florida. She is a registered dietitian-nutritionist (RDN) with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and a certified dietitian-nutritionist (CDN) within the state of New York. During her free time, she likes to try new recipes and go to the park with her dog, Rigatoni.
Peter Adintori, MS, RD-AP, CSO
Peter A. Adintori, MS, RD-AP, CSO, CDN, CNSC – Peter is an outpatient oncology dietitian at Mount Sinai Queens Cancer Center and a PhD student in Rehabilitation Sciences at New York University. Peter specializes in the interdisciplinary integration of nutrition, physical therapy, and mental health services for patients living with and beyond blood cancers. Peter has also served as an Adjunct Professor and Guest Lecturer to graduate degree programs throughout New York City, including Teachers College Columbia University, New York University, and Pace University. Peter is the upcoming chair-elect for the ON DPG and has held leadership roles in the House of Delegates, the Practice Excellence Committee, and the CEO Advisory Panel at the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Peter blends clinical, research, teaching, and professional service expertise in his daily work to further the knowledge, skills, and influence of oncology dietitians in the field of supportive cancer care.