Diet considerations in radiotherapy for rectal cancer

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Rectal cancer is a kind of terrible malignant tumor. Now many people suffer from rectal cancer. There are many reasons for the occurrence of rectal cancer. Recently, my uncle went to the hospital for radiotherapy for rectal cancer. I will tell you about the diet precautions for radiotherapy for rectal cancer.

Diet considerations in radiotherapy for rectal cancer

Note 1: it is most appropriate to eat high-energy and digestible food during or after radiotherapy and chemotherapy, while it is necessary to eat an appropriate amount of food during the period of non radiotherapy and chemotherapy, so as not to be absorbed by tumor cells and promote their growth.

Note 2: eat more liquid and semi liquid food. After radiotherapy and chemotherapy, due to the body damage, the vast majority of patients have nausea, vomiting and other gastrointestinal symptoms. At this time, liquid and semi liquid diet can reduce the time of food retention in the stomach.

Note 3: to maintain a healthy diet, you should eat more yams, sweet potatoes, corn, fruits, fresh vegetables and other foods rich in carbohydrates and crude fiber, which stay in the intestinal tract for a short time.

matters needing attention

Patients with rectal cancer should have a positive and optimistic attitude to face and treat this disease, which is conducive to the elimination of intestinal toxins. Try to eat less fried, smoked, high-fat, high protein food, do not eat fruits, vegetables and food that may be rotten.