Effect of Bovine Colostrum on Toxicity and Inflammatory Responses

Acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL) is the most common form of childhood cancers. Cure rates are improving, but the intensity of treatment is limited by toxicity. 2-5% of patients die of treatment related complications, mostly related to therapy-induced toxicity and immune suppression. The aim of the present study is to evaluate the ability a colostrum containing diet to limit gastrointestinal toxicity including chemotherapy induced inflammation. The study is based on patients treated according to the current NOPHO protocol.