Post-treatment nutrition interventions for childhood cancer survivors: A scoping review protocol

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Authors: Susannah K. Ayre, Brooke Baker, Katie Jorss, Shelley Rumble, Claire Radford, Kristie L Bell, Donruedee Kamkhoad, Rebecca Byrne, Natalie Bradford, Elizabeth Johnston
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Abstract

Background: Compared to age-matched peers, childhood cancer survivors tend to have poorer diet quality and higher morbidity, including chronic disease. Nutrition interventions may therefore play a critical role in improving long-term health outcomes in this population. Objective: This scoping review will describe the characteristics of existing nutrition interventions for childhood cancer survivors who have completed primary treatment, and describe how these interventions were designed, implemented, and evaluated. Inclusion criteria: Eligible studies will include peer-reviewed articles describing interventions that target nutrition in survivors of childhood onset cancer (diagnosed

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Childhood Cancer Survivors' Quality of Life Cancer survivorship and care Nutritional Studies and Diet

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Publication date
1 January 2026
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Preprint