March 15, 2026

E39 - Nutrition in Pediatric Cancer Care

18 minutes

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Podcast based on: Suwannaying, K.; Rujkijyanont, P.; Inaba, H. Nutritional Assessment of Children and Adolescents with Cancer in Various Resource Settings. Cancers 2026, 18, 873. https://doi.org/10.3390/cancers18050873

Type: Review | Publication date: 08 March 2026

Summary: Nutrition has bidirectional effects in children with cancer. It influences, and is influenced by, the disease and treatment, starting from the diagnosis and continuing through therapy into survivorship. Therefore, a longitudinal comprehensive nutritional assessment is essential to define the patient’s nutritional status and to guide management. Assessment strategies should be tailored not only to specific cancer types but also to the available health care resources. In this review, we discuss practical methods for evaluating malnutrition, including their advantages and limitations. We also provide a structured approach for use in various resource settings. This approach will guide nutritional management that can enhance treatment outcomes for children with cancer.

Keywords: nutrition; assessment; children; cancer; resource-setting

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