A potential side effect of chemotherapy treatment is an issue with taste — either food not tasting like anything or a bitter or metallic taste in one’s mouth. Food for Children with Cancer going through Chemotherapy is important because they need to keep up their strength and maintain weight. Why does this happen, and what […] The post Taste Problems While Undergoing Chemotherapy Treatment appeared first on Little Fighters Cancer Trust ..read more

Cancer is a leading cause of death for children and adolescents. The likelihood of surviving a diagnosis of childhood cancer depends on the country in which the child lives: in high-income countries, more than 80% of children with cancer are cured, but in many low- and middle-income countries, less than 30% are cured. The reasons […] The post  International Childhood Cancer Day 2023  #ThroughTheirHands appeared first on Little Fighters Cancer Trust ..read more

How much would you love to be able to make a quick, tasty meal for your Child with Cancer that they are sure to enjoy? No time to spend in the kitchen slaving over a stove for hours on end to cook the family a meal or even make a nice little snack because you […] The post Quick 3 Ingredient Recipes appeared first on Little Fighters Cancer Trust ..read more

A cancer diagnosis brings with it not only pain and treatments, but a complete lifestyle change – there are all the appointments, tests, medications, infusions, scans, special diets, and so on to deal with; time in and out of hospital; fatigue, lethargy, boredom and a change in eating habits… For children things are worse because […] The post Helping Your Child with Cancer Cope appeared first on Little Fighters Cancer Trust ..read more

Today’s offering is some wonderful Child-Friendly Recipes for those times when you are really struggling to get your Child with Cancer to eat or when you just want to give them a nice little treat. These recipes are all nutritious and your child will love making some of them with you – spending time in […] The post Child-Friendly Meals appeared first on Little Fighters Cancer Trust ..read more

Childhood Cancer is very diverse, and diagnosis is further complicated because many signs and symptoms—like fever, bruising and headaches—are normal in healthy children. This can lead to confusion for parents, and even for some medical professionals who are not familiar with childhood cancer. Paediatricians are skilled at distinguishing the usual bumps and pains from those that should […] The post Important Questions about Childhood Cancer appeared first on Little Fighters Cancer Trust ..read more

The mapping of the human genome has ushered in the age of precision cancer medicine, in which an individual’s treatment can be tailored to the specific genetic abnormalities of his or her disease. In recent years, much attention has been brought to genetic testing for cancer risk, particularly around Angelina Jolie and her decision to undergo […] The post Genetics Can Help Predict Childhood Cancers appeared first on Little Fighters Cancer Trust ..read more

Childhood Cancer is uncommon, yet nearly 100,000 children under 15 die from cancer worldwide every year – that is almost 250 children EVERY DAY!! This is a jaw-dropping statistic given that about 80% of childhood cancers are potentially curable with existing treatments. Between 800 and 1 000 South African children under the age of 15 […] The post What Are the Most Common Types of Childhood Cancer? appeared first on Little Fighters Cancer Trust ..read more

Hola, Peeps! It is winter and the mountains are covered with snow making it absolutely f…f..f..frreeeeezing cold. While we support our Children with Cancer and their Families by supplying them with warm blankets, winter clothing, and food where possible, we understand that eating well is vital in the fight against cancer. It is still difficult […] The post Affordable, Nutritional Winter Warmer Meals appeared first on Little Fighters Cancer Trust ..read more

September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, a time to honour and remember children and families affected by this devastating disease, and help rally support to give Children with Cancer better outcomes by supporting Childhood Cancer Awareness. The post September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month appeared first on Little Fighters Cancer Trust ..read more