ANIEMEA-P-GB-202600222 | February 2026
Authors:
Gemma Renshaw, BSc (Hons), RD
Publish Date:
March 2021 | 53 min
Abstract:
In this course, Gemma Renshaw describes the patient pathways for childhood cancer, explains the impact and assessment of malnutrition, and highlights practical dietary tips when managing the side effects of treatment.
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LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Describe the dietary management of common childhood cancers.
Identify practical dietary interventions for managing side effects and symptoms associated with childhood cancers.
Assess dietary considerations when managing paediatric oncology patients in the community.
AUTHOR(S) BIO
GEMMA RENSHAW, BSC (HONS), RD
Dietetic Team Lead, Great Ormond Street Hospital, London
Gemma Renshaw leads the dietetic team at Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) specialising in paediatric haematology, oncology and bone marrow transplant. She has worked at GOSH for over 10 years with most of those years working in the field of childhood cancer. Gemma also chairs a group of allied health professionals working in this area at a national level to encourage research and collaboration and is a member of the international group for nutrition in cancer in children in high-income countries, working on standardising nutritional care.
