Nutrition Challenges in Pediatric ALL: Supporting Kids and Adolescents
Children and adolescents undergoing treatment for acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) often face nutrition challenges such as appetite loss, nausea, mucositis, and refusing even their favorite foods. Long hospital stays and chemotherapy can also affect digestion and make mealtimes stressful. In this session, expert oncology dietitians from MSK and MSK Kids will provide practical, evidence-based guidance to help families manage feeding difficulties, support nutrition when eating isn’t possible, and reduce stress around food during treatment.
Marilu introduces the agenda of the event and our guest speakers Hannah Husby and Peter Adintori
Hannah and Peter will discuss about nutrition for pediatric ALL
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Marilú Nájera Flores
Marilu Najera is an International Medical Graduate and an Event Operations Manager at the HealthTree Foundation. Her journey through several patient-centered roles has deepened her passion for advocacy, education, and connection. Now, as part of the education team, she is leading efforts to grow HealthTree’s newest community: ALL (acute lymphoblastic leukemia). She organizes patient-friendly webinars with expert speakers and works to ensure that patients and families feel informed, empowered, and supported. Marilu brings empathy, joy, and warmth to every project. Outside of work, she loves to travel, connect with others, and spend time with her loved ones—especially her nephews (being an aunt is her absolute favorite role in life!).
Peter Adintori, MS, RD-AP, CSO
Peter A. Adintori, MS, RD-AP, CSO, CDN, CNSC – Peter is an outpatient oncology dietitian at Mount Sinai Queens Cancer Center and a PhD student in Rehabilitation Sciences at New York University. Peter specializes in the interdisciplinary integration of nutrition, physical therapy, and mental health services for patients living with and beyond blood cancers. Peter has also served as an Adjunct Professor and Guest Lecturer to graduate degree programs throughout New York City, including Teachers College Columbia University, New York University, and Pace University. Peter is the upcoming chair-elect for the ON DPG and has held leadership roles in the House of Delegates, the Practice Excellence Committee, and the CEO Advisory Panel at the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Peter blends clinical, research, teaching, and professional service expertise in his daily work to further the knowledge, skills, and influence of oncology dietitians in the field of supportive cancer care.
Hannah Husby, MS, RDN, CSO, CDN
Hannah is a clinical dietitian and board certified specialist in oncology nutrition that works with pediatric oncology patients at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, where she has been since 2017. Her focus is on patients with hematological malignancies, neurological tumors, and those receiving cellular transplant therapies. She received both her bachelor's degree and master’s degree in clinical nutrition from New York University. In addition to her clinical work, Hannah has also been teaching at NYU as an adjunct professor since Fall 2021