Nursing methods after radiotherapy for brain cancer

Since brain cancer rarely metastasizes outside the skull and scalp tissue tolerates radiation well, radiotherapy is a relatively effective treatment for brain cancer. Post-radiotherapy care is very important, and the following aspects should be taken care of:

skin care

The irradiated skin should be kept clean and avoid any physical or chemical stimulation, such as cold, heat, acid, alkali, iodized oil, friction, trauma, ultraviolet radiation, etc.; avoid direct sunlight and wear a hat to block it; if the local skin is damaged during the irradiation process, contact a doctor in time and apply ointment under the doctor's guidance.

Psychological care

Radiation therapy can cause local hair loss in the irradiated areas of the patient, causing some psychological pressure on the patient. As family members, we need to constantly enlighten the patient and increase his confidence in fighting the disease.

Pay attention to hygiene

Patients should keep the skin of the irradiated part clean. If the skin is not clean during radiotherapy, other bacteria or viruses may invade and cause infection. In addition, due to the side effects of radiotherapy, oral ulcers may occur, so you should develop the habit of rinsing your mouth after meals and before going to bed to reduce pain.

Diet care

Eat more high-vitamin, high-nutrition, light foods, such as corn, red beans, walnut kernels, chrysanthemums, mushrooms, etc., and avoid spicy and irritating foods.

In addition, in order to achieve better treatment effects, it is best to cooperate with other therapies, such as Chinese medicine treatment. In addition, if abnormal symptoms occur, treatment measures should be taken in time.