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Dealing with food cravings while on steroids

Hannah Longstaff's daughter, Matilda, was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL) in February 2022, aged three. She tells us how Matilda’s appetite increased after being put on steroids and about the support she has received.

Nutrition support options in childhood cancer

Sometimes, due to the effects of their cancer and its treatment, children may require extra support to get the nutrition they need. Breeana Gardiner, a specialist paediatric dietitian in haematology/oncology at Great Ormond Street Hospital, explains more.