She works with patients in the areas of lymphoma, leukemia, breast, and gynecologic oncology. Ms. Hirsch primarily assists patients in minimizing the impact of cancer therapies on nutrition status and achieving nutrition stability. Her goal is to optimize wellness through both diet and exercise. Ms. Hirsch received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology at The University of Michigan at Ann Arbor before attending Columbia University where she received her Master of Science in Nutrition Education. Prior to joining the John Theurer Cancer Center, she worked in a variety of dietetic settings including the United Way, the Irving Institute for Clinical and Translational Research, and New York Presbyterian Hospital. Heather Ann Younker, RD, CNSC