I have bone cancer and have lost my appetite recently. What should I do?

Bone cancer is a common disease. If people do not receive effective treatment after getting bone cancer, it will cause great harm to the patients, and in severe cases it will threaten the patients' lives. Therefore, people should seek timely treatment after the symptoms of bone cancer appear. Many bone cancer patients will have symptoms of loss of appetite. So, what other symptoms does bone cancer have?

What are the symptoms of bone cancer?

1. Numbness. Numbness may occur at the distal end of the limbs where the cancer is located. This is caused by compression of the nerves and blood vessels by the tumor tissue. What are the symptoms of advanced bone cancer? Symptoms of advanced bone cancer also include numbness of the limbs. As the disease progresses, other symptoms may also appear.

2. Systemic symptoms. The systemic symptoms of bone cancer are the same as those of other cancer patients, including loss of appetite, weight loss, and fever. Since the disease has a great impact on the patient's physical and mental health, treatment should be started after the symptoms of the disease are discovered. These are the main symptoms of advanced bone cancer.

3. Bone pain. The typical symptom of bone cancer is bone pain, which is mainly manifested in pain in the affected part of the patient, local lumps and swelling in the joints and limbs; the movement of the joints and limbs in the affected part will be hindered or skin ulcers will occur.

4. Fractures. Patients with mid- to late-stage bone cancer often experience pathological fractures or fracture deformations, which can seriously affect the patient's quality of life. This can cause a lot of trouble to the patient's life and work, and increase the patient's psychological burden. Therefore, when patients experience the above-mentioned bone pain symptoms, they should seek medical attention in a timely manner.

What are the symptoms of bone cancer? We have introduced the relevant information about bone cancer here, and patients must pay attention to it. At the same time, we remind patients that while treating this disease, they also need to take good care of themselves, which is also very important for effective treatment. Here, I wish all patients a speedy recovery.

Extended reading: How to care for patients with advanced bone cancer?

1. Pain care: Bone cancer patients generally experience local fixed, persistent dull pain, which is especially obvious at night. Therefore, patients should minimize movement of the affected area, maintain a comfortable position, and complete various nursing operations as much as possible to avoid touching the painful area. Assist patients to listen to music and count silently to distract their attention. Instruct patients to eat less and drink less water for dinner, empty their abdomen before going to bed, and soak their feet in hot water; for those who suffer from sleep disturbance due to pain, take sedatives and analgesics as prescribed by the doctor to promote sleep.

2. Psychological care: Generally, patients may be pessimistic, desperate, and on the verge of death. They may feel lonely and abandoned. Communicate more to increase the patient's sense of trust and security.

3. Diet care: Nutrition should be balanced and rich, and "double high" (i.e. high calories and high protein) should be ensured. For example, it is best to drink two cups of milk, eat one egg and 150 grams of lean meat every day, or fish or soy products can be used instead. Eat more fresh vegetables, which can help the body absorb protein, sugar and fat. Eat at least 13 fruits rich in vitamin C every day. A balanced diet can stimulate the secretion of gastric juice, improve the digestive capacity of the stomach, and regulate the secretion of the pancreas.

4. Symptomatic treatment: Correct anemia, hypoproteinemia, radiotherapy and chemotherapy, and prolong life. Whether it is in the late stage depends on the results of various examinations. If the patient has difficulty breathing, whether it is a lung problem, it is best to have a comprehensive examination to determine the primary and secondary causes and the next treatment plan.