Add bran or wheat germ to foods such as casseroles, cereals, or homemade breads. Encourage rinsing the mouth with warm water when gums and mouth are sore. Encourage brushing teeth after eating meals and sweets. Limit foods that stick to the teeth such as caramels, taffy, gummy candy, or chewy candy bars. The treatment of cancer can be difficult for anyone of any age.
Every child is different and every child tolerates treatment differently.
Your child s physician and healthcare team will discuss the best method of promoting a healthy nutritional status during your child's treatment. Click here to view the Online Resources page of this Web. Copyright 2000 Lucile Packard Children's Hospital. All rights reserved.