This week the International Day of the child with cancer has been celebrated, and we have talked to you several times about the subject. Although the date has passed, it never hurts to recommend interesting resources for affected families, such as this book "Nutrition for children and young people oncology" We can find online.
It is available for free on the website of the Federation of parents Children with cancer, and is a guide with different sections that address the issue of nutrition during the disease.
In the introduction we talk about the different types of nutrients, going on to comment the nutritional importance of the cancer patient and the theme of treatments and food.
It highlights the section dedicated to general advice that seeks to dispel doubts about the contradictory messages that often come to families. There is talk of the alteration of the perception of the taste and smell of food, loss of appetite, nausea and vomiting, dry mouth ... and ultimately advises on how to cope with many discomforts arising from treatment.
There is a section dedicated to oral hygiene. Good hygiene will help prevent and avoid oral infections or other problems. Some treatments can lead to tooth decay, or infections in teeth and gums, therefore, special attention should be paid to the oral state (especially if the child is under defenses).
The recommendations during hospitalization, with the "good habits" on food and hygiene for the patient and his family, complete this guide "Nutrition for children and young people oncology" that we can read online.
