Dietetics

With your knowledge and expertise, you can make a meaningful contribution close to home during or after pediatric oncology treatment to improve the nutritional status of children, young adults, and survivors. As a (pediatric) dietitian, you may be involved at different stages of a child’s treatment process.

Dietetic care

Most children have contact with a dietitian at the Princess Máxima Center at some point during their treatment. Some receive intensive guidance throughout the entire treatment period, while others need only short-term support. This depends on the diagnosis, nutrition-related problems and or questions, and the use of medical nutrition.

Once children and parents visit the Máxima Center less frequently, it is helpful if dietetic care can take place closer to home. This may be after completion of treatment or during less intensive phases, such as the maintenance phase. The dietitian at the Máxima Center then transfers care to a professional closer to home.

Late effects

From five years after diagnosis, survivors are invited for follow-up visits at the LATER clinic. During these visits, possible late effects are identified. These late effects may also be a reason for referral to a (pediatric) dietitian.

E-learning

By completing our e-learning, you will learn more about dietetic care, as well as the role of other allied health professionals such as the physical therapist, occupational therapist, speech therapist, and psychologist. After completing the e-learning, you can register as a dietitian affiliated with KinderOncoNet and gain access to the learning portal.

Contact

Do you have questions or would you like to discuss a patient? Feel free to contact one of the dietitians at the Princess Máxima Center.