What to notice after colon cancer operation

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My friend is suffering from colon cancer. Before, he had a little illness and pain. I didn't expect that colon cancer was so serious. Now he is waiting in line for bed in the hospital for surgery. His family is very worried now. I don't know much about colon cancer. I only know it's a kind of cancer. Anyway, the doctor says it can recover after surgery, but the nursing after surgery should be in place to prevent recurrence of colon cancer. Now let's talk about what we should pay attention to after colon cancer surgery.

What to notice after colon cancer operation

First: suffering from colon cancer must be reasonable diet. We should pay attention to the diversification of diet. All kinds of vegetables, fruits, beans and coarse-processed cereals should be eaten in an appropriate amount, because these foods can provide more nutrition to the body and ensure the nutritional intake of colon cancer patients.

Second: the diet of colon cancer patients should eat more starch food. For example, beans, plant roots (potatoes, sweet potatoes). The less processed the food, the better (pickled food, ham). Hope colon cancer patients to take care of their mouth.

The third aspect: the nursing of stoma. Patients should pay attention to the protection of the skin around the stoma, need to wash with warm water and soap every day to keep clean. We should also pay attention to food hygiene to prevent diarrhea. In case of defecation difficulties, do not use too much force, other measures can be taken.

matters needing attention

During the recovery period, patients should also have regular physical examination to prevent recurrence. Colon cancer is more prone to relapse, which needs regular review. It is recommended to review PET-CT, which can also find systemic tumor. Comprehensive prevention should be achieved.