Research Focus: 'Starving' brain tumours
Exploring alterations in amino acid metabolism as novel therapeutic targets in paediatric glial tumours using advanced metabolomics methods
Eating and nutrition while on treatment
Louise Henry, Advanced Dietetic Practitioner (Paediatrics and TYA) at The Royal Marsden Hospital, gives an overview on nutrition while a child is receiving cancer treatment, including its challenges and tips to support families.
A parent's view: Embracing support
Claire Crowley’s son, James, was diagnosed with leukaemia in November 2014. She describes the challenges of feeding James while on treatment and the nutrition support he received.