Episode 10: The influence of diet on cancer treatment of children

Algoa FM · Oct 5, 2026 · 10m

Studies on how diet affects children with cancer have found that nutrition has a direct impact on survival rates, treatment tolerance, the risk of developing infections, and quality of life. Discussing the importance of diet with Carol-Ann Kelleher is qualified dietician Amy-Lee Oberem. She has worked in the public healthcare sector for the past six years, beginning with her community service year at Cecilia Makiwane Hospital.

Now working as a dietitian at Frere Hospital, she has a special interest in paediatric nutrition and provides dietetic care to children across the hospital, including…