Survivorship Nutrition

BRA Groups

Evidenced based nutrition guidelines to help you take charge of this next phase in your journey. 

Do you have questions about what to eat after your breast cancer diagnosis or are you feeling overwhelmed by all of the information out there? Come join a BRA nutrition session! Created and led by our own registered dietitian nutritionist, Brittany Cardwell, these sessions are designed to help you: 


  • Learn. Improve your understanding of the healthy eating guidelines for breast cancer survivors. 
  • Take action. Be able to apply the recommendations to your lifestyle. 
  • Be confident. Feel less overwhelmed about eating healthy and improve your sense of well-being. 


Each hour session will be focused on its own topic and consists of three parts: a topic review, Q+A, and an activity/recipe demonstration. Pre-registration is required for each session and registration closes prior to the session.


2026 Nutrition Class Schedule

Our Survivorship Nutrition schedule is [tentatively] set for the first half of the year! We will be offering a day and evening time option for each session. Classes will take place on Mondays from 11:00-12:00 pm CST and 6:00-7:00 pm CST.


Registration for each session is required in order to receive the meeting link and class information.  Registration will open at the start of each month and close the Friday prior to the scheduled session. Please find the class dates and topics below.


April

  • 13th: Picking Protein Sources- Protein plays a critical role in weight management and cell recovery. Gain a better understanding of your body’s daily protein needs and the best protein sources. We’ll look at plant and animal sources of protein and discuss where dairy and soy proteins fit into a healthy diet. 
  • 27th: Choosing Healthy Fats- When it comes to including fats in our diet, quality matters. Find out what the optimal ratio of omega-3 to omega-6 fatty acids is for our health and ways to keep this ratio favorable.   

May

  • 18th: Special Session, Topic TBD 



Register for April Sessions here:

April 2026 BRA Banter - Luchi Ajoku’s Breast Cancer Story

By BRA Groups • April 6, 2026
Don’t miss an intimate recorded discussion with Luchi Ajoku, two-time breast cancer survivor and creator of Diary of A Breastie. Luchi shares the highs and lows of her journey, the lessons that kept her fighting, and what she has learned about the power of storytelling. In her own words, Luchi says, “before breast cancer, I was living but after breast cancer, I'm alive.” This is a must-listen for anyone seeking courage, community, and actionable support. Watch the session on April 15 and be encouraged by a fellow survivor who turned her pain into purpose.

Living Better with Lymphedema 2026

By BRA Groups • March 23, 2026
Thank you for joining us! Our 2026 session at Gilda’s Club Middle Tennessee was an educational and empowering event focused on living well with lymphedema. Topics ranged from diagnosis through ongoing management, and provided helpful resources, practical guidance, and supportive connection. Check out some pictures from the great session!

March 2026 BRA Banter - Sharon’s Triple Negative Story

By BRA Groups • March 16, 2026
March is Triple Negative Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and this conversation is one you won’t want to miss. Our latest BRA Banter features one of our very own, Sharon Butler of Murfreesboro, as she shares her experience with a Triple Negative diagnosis and her journey into survivorship. With honesty and strength, Sharon reflects on how BRA’s program components supported her through treatment and helped her step into this next chapter with confidence and community. Her words say it best: “You might have cancer, but cancer does NOT have you.” This recorded conversation is personal, powerful, and rooted in hope. Watch, listen, and be encouraged by a fellow survivor who reminds us all what resilience truly looks like.
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