The frozen solution against cancer malnutrition
1 in 5 cancer patients don’t die from cancer. They die from malnutritionbei
Creamotherapy's goal is simple. To make essential nutrition easy, effective, and enjoyable for cancer patients. Because malnutrition is an unseen killer in cancer, too often overlooked and untreated.CAC
By rethinking how nutrients are delivered, we can help patients stay stronger, tolerate treatment better, and improve their quality of life.
Our mission
“Oncologists don’t see themselves as nutritionists. But for cancer treatment to be most effective, proper nutrition is key.”
— Federica Amati, phd, MPH, rnutr
Cancer causes more than just a loss of appetite
For many cancer patients, eating isn’t just difficult—it’s painful. Cancer treatments can cause severe nausea alongside agonising throat and mouth pain, making swallowing unbearable and altering how food tastes.MAC
“Some patients are not able to swallow or to eat in the same way because of mouth ulcers and others have side effects like nausea and sickness that affects their ability to eat.”
— Dr. Jon Krell , Oncologist
“I talk about how I lost my life, but I didn't die. I just, couldn't eat. It was just unappetising to look at any food and I couldn't chew solid food.”
— Mathew Zachary, Cancer survivor
80% of prescribed traditional supplements are wasted
Traditional oncology supplements use added vitamin blends that have an unnatural smell and synthetic taste, meaning many patients find them unpalatable and struggle to consume the full volume.
Other solutions attempt to bridge the gap but often fall short:
Enteral/Parenteral nutrition (Tube feeding)
Necessary in severe cases, but can cause physical discomfort, emotional distress, and a diminished social life.
Nutritional advice
Healthcare professionals offer guidance, but many lack the training and confidence to provide effective, personalised nutrition strategies.MUR
Regular ice creams
While easy to consume, they are empty calories, lacking essential vitamins and minerals.
“Most patients really dislike the synthetic taste and texture of current supplements that we prescribe. They, they struggle to take them.”
– Dr Jonathan Krell PHD, Lead Oncologist, Imperial College London
The impact of good nutrition
For cancer patients, nutrition isn’t just fuel—it’s a powerful tool for healing.
Growing evidence shows that clinical nutrition intervention can reduce therapy toxicity, improve treatment effectiveness, and help prevent delays or dose modifications. When patients receive the right nutrients in a form they can enjoy, the benefits are profound:
Benefits several quality-of-life aspects during treatmentbal
Reduces the length of hospital stay by up to 3-daysman
Reduces post-operative complications by up to 50%KAB,MAN
Increases the probability of survivaltre
“Medicine has been pivotal in increasing the survivability of many cancers. But now it's time for nutrition to be elevated to its rightful place to improve not only treatment success, but quality of life as well.”
– Dr Federica Amati phd, Lead Nutritionist, Imperial College London
Yet, the challenge remains: oncology patients need the right nutrients—but in a way they can actually consume. The key to better health isn’t just better nutrition—it’s ensuring patients can enjoy their food while receiving the essential nourishment they need.
Food shouldn’t taste like medicine
Creamotherapy is fuelled by a frozen oral supplement, delivering essential nutrients through a food-first approach - prioritising the pleasure of eating while ensuring cancer patients get the vitamins and minerals they need.
Delicious, not medicinal – Frozen oral supplements can provide key vitamins and minerals, microencapsulated in a lipid biolayer to preserve the taste and smell of real ice cream.MDR
Clean ingredients – No artificial colours, flavours, preservatives, or emulsifiers—just high-quality nutrition in a form patients can enjoy.MDR-2
Clinically preferred – In trials, 76% of patients chose frozen oral supplements over traditional supplements, citing superior taste, texture, and naturalness.*MDR-1
(*96 patients in My Doctor’s Recipe trial)
For the first time, cancer patients don’t have to choose between nutrition and enjoyment.
Want to help elevate the importance of nutrition in cancer care?
If you’d like to learn more about our mission and how you can be a part of it either as an HCP, investor or a partner, we’d love to hear from you.
References
BEI: Beirer, A. Malnutrition and cancer, diagnosis and treatment. Memo 2021 14, 168–173.
CAC: Caccialanza R, et al. Ther Adv Med Oncol. 2020;12:1758835919899852.
MAC: Macmillan Cancer Support. Chemotherapy side effects. Accessed March 31st, 2025. Https://www.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-information-and-support/treatment/types-of-treatment/chemotherapy/side-effects-of-chemotherapy
MUR: Murphy JL, et al. Support Care Cancer. 2021;29(5):2435-2442.
BAL: Baldwin et al. J Natl Cancer Inst. 2012, 104(5): 371-385.
KAB: Kabata et al. Support Care Cancer. 2015; 23: 365-370.
MAN: Maňásek et al. Klin Onkol. 2016; 29: 351-357.
TRE: Trestini et al. Eur J Clin Nutr. 2018;72:772-779.
MDR-1: My Doctors Recipe. The Science Behind DJK+™. Accessed March 31st, 2025. Https://mydoctorsrecipe.com/.
MDR-2: My Doctors Recipe. Nutritional Support When You Need It Most. Accessed March 31st, 2025. Https://mydoctorsrecipe.com.