How to Create a Balanced Meal Plan for Pediatric Cancer Patients
Nutrition is extremely important when caring for children with cancer. The right kinds of foods and nourishment when provided at the right time helps them maintain their strength, tolerate treatments better, and improve their overall quality of life. Children undergoing cancer treatment face unique nutritional challenges that impact food intake due to side effects from […]
How Protein-Rich Foods Can Help in Cancer Recovery
Nutrition has a crucial role in cancer recovery, and among the various nutrients, protein stands tall as a key player. This is particularly important in the child with cancer as protein is essential for growth, tissue repair, and overall bodily function. This blog explores the role of protein in healing and recovery during cancer treatment, […]
How Early Detection Saves Lives: Why Regular Check-Ups are Vital in Cancer Prevention
Cancer is one of the biggest health challenges in the world, affecting everyone, regardless of age, gender or background. It is even more of a challenge in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) like India, where barriers to healthcare often mean cancer is detected late, making treatment much more difficult. Early detection can make an enormous […]
The History of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
Every year, September is observed as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, a time to focus attention on childhood cancer and the need for more research and support. During this month, it is also important to emphasize and reiterate that childhood cancer is curable – provided it is diagnosed at the right time and treated correctly. The […]
Myths About Pediatric Cancer Debunked
In today’s world, where information is readily available and social media platforms are flooded with health advice, myths and misinformation around diet and nutrition are more prevalent than ever. This is especially concerning when it comes to serious health conditions like childhood cancer, where families already face immense emotional and physical challenges. Many turn to […]
IAPEN India: Consensus Guidance and Recommendation on Nutritional Management of Paediatric Cancer Patients
The first-ever nutrition guidelines for children with cancer was recently published in the Journal of Nutrition Research under the aegis of IAPEN. At Cuddles Foundation, we are honoured to have played a key role in the creation of these guidelines leveraging the practical expertise of several of our nutritionists. This landmark achievement, which involved multiple […]
Strategies for Nutritional Support in Pediatric Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation
Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation (HSCT) is a potentially curative treatment for various hematological, oncological, and immunological diseases in children.The featured narrative review published in the Frontiers in Nutrition highlights the importance of nutritional support in the supportive care of pediatric patients undergoing HSCT. It explores all aspects of nutritional support in pediatric allo-HSCT recipients such as the […]
Surfing the Heatwave: Your Ultimate Guide to Staying Safe and Cool
Feeling the heat? Well, you’re not alone!! With temperatures on the rise and new records unfortunately being set everyday, it’s time to delve deep into the world of heat-related illnesses. So go grab an icy-cold drink, kick back in the shade, and join us as we explore everything you need to know about staying safe […]
Springing into Health: Beating the Seasonal Blues!!
As we move from the amla, carrot and green peas season to the season of mangoes, litchi, and jamuns, there can be various health challenges due to changing weather conditions, environmental factors, and lifestyle shifts. Let’s talk about some of the health challenges that might come knocking on your door during this seasonal shift and […]
Connections Between Microbiota, Diet, and Acute Leukaemia: Insights and Strategies
The study indicates that the gut microbiota plays a crucial role in influencing both the effectiveness of leukemia treatment and the development of various cancers, including acute leukemia. The article presents an examination of information found in literature regarding the role of dietary factors and gut microbiota in leukemia. The human microbiome, especially in the […]
