Effective Options For Treating Wilms' Tumor

Plan An Appropriate Healthy Diet

Some of the side effects from cancer treatment may cause children to lose their appetites or vomit. For this reason, parents need to plan an appropriate healthy diet for their children during treatment, and particular attention should be given to increase fluid intake. Patients undergoing chemotherapy will likely not want to eat much solid food, and increasing fluids can help counteract this decrease and ensure adequate caloric intake. Patients with Wilms' tumor can generally eat their normal diet, and they rarely need to restrict certain foods. Whenever possible, children's favorite foods can be included in their diet. If mouth sores make eating painful, parents may wish to try giving children soft foods like mashed potatoes, yogurt, pudding, soup, and applesauce. Parents may wish to consult with a nutritionist for help in healthy meal planning while their child is undergoing treatment.