Influence of Nutritional Status of Children with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) on Treatment Outcome after Completion of Induction
SM Rezanur Rahman,
Chowdhury Yakub Jamal,
Akm Amirul Morshed Khasru
et al.
Abstract:Background: Malnutrition and cancer both influences tolerance and response to treatment especially ALL. Malnutrition increases morbidity, mortality, reduces the effectiveness of treatment and impairs the quality of life significantly.
Objective: Assessment of the nutritional status and its influence on treatment outcome children with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) before and after induction chemotherapy.
Materials & Methods: This prospective observational study included 72 children with ALL, aged 1-15 … Show more
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