Episode 10: The influence of diet on cancer treatment of children
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Studies on how diet affects children with cancer have found that nutrition has a direct impact on survival rates, treatment tolerance, the risk of developing infections, and quality of life. Discussing the importance of diet with Carol-Ann Kelleher is qualified dietician Amy-Lee Oberem. She has worked in the public healthcare sector for the past six years, beginning with her community service year at Cecilia Makiwane Hospital.
Now working as a dietitian at Frere Hospital, she has a special interest in paediatric nutrition and provides dietetic care to children across the hospital, including those receiving treatment in the paediatric oncology ward. CHOC, Childhood Cancer Foundation South Africa, Eastern Cape, is a 2026 beneficiary of the Algoa FM Big Walk for Cancer presented by Isuzu Motors South Africa.
Now working as a dietitian at Frere Hospital, she has a special interest in paediatric nutrition and provides dietetic care to children across the hospital, including those receiving treatment in the paediatric oncology ward. CHOC, Childhood Cancer Foundation South Africa, Eastern Cape, is a 2026 beneficiary of the Algoa FM Big Walk for Cancer presented by Isuzu Motors South Africa.
