PURPOSE: To perform a systematic literature review for critical evaluation of prevalence and
factors contributing to malnutrition in childhood cancer. METHODS: A systematic search …

In children with cancer, suboptimal nutrition states are common consequences of the
disease and its treatment. These nutrition states have been attributed to a number of …

Nutrition support for the patient with cancer is an important part of the overall treatment
regimen. Nutrition support for the child with cancer poses a special challenge. For the …

Background Chemotherapy leads to an increase in reactive oxygen species, which stresses
the antioxidant defense system. Children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia rarely are …

There are many tumors that have paraneoplastic syndromes. Furthermore, location of
certain tumors can result in very specific effects on the host, especially tumors in the …

This review provides a summary of the dietary aspects of pediatric health conditions. Within
each condition, dietary recommendations are reviewed, and adherence rates, factors …

This narrative synthesis aims to examine the dietary intake, diet quality, and dietary
preferences of pediatric cancer patients during cancer treatment. Thirteen studies were …

Purpose This study aimed to compare the nutritional status of pediatric patients with
hematological malignancies and solid tumors. Design and Methods A total of 74 pediatric …

Background & aims Despite a widespread belief that adequate dietary intake is needed to
maintain weight during childhood cancer treatment, conclusive data about adequacy of …

Nutritional problems often result from malignancies and aggressive multimodal treatment.
Early identification of reliable risk factors associated with malnutrition and need for …