Things to note when undergoing chemotherapy for colon cancer

In recent years, colon cancer has become one of the major diseases that endanger people's health. The number of patients is increasing, and people who are pessimistic tend to be depressed. So what should we pay attention to when patients with colon cancer undergo chemotherapy?

When patients receive chemotherapy, they will experience some chemotherapy reactions, such as oral mucosal reactions, loss of appetite, oropharyngeal pain, decreased white blood cells, abnormal nerve sensation, etc. Since these reactions will affect the patient's appetite, aggravate the reaction, and even damage the organ function, which will eventually affect the smooth progress of the treatment, during chemotherapy, in addition to using drugs to minimize the side effects of chemotherapy, the patient's diet is also very important.

First of all, the diet of patients should follow the principle of "three highs and one low", that is, high vitamins, high protein, high calories, and low fat. It is necessary to reasonably match foods such as sugar, fat, protein, minerals, vitamins, etc., and there should be cereals, lean meat, fish, eggs, milk, various vegetables and soy products every day, and the amount of each should not be too much. In this way, the various nutrients needed in the body can be supplemented. It should be noted not to eat too much oil, the total amount of fat accounts for less than 30% of the total heat energy, and the proportion of animal and vegetable oils should be appropriate. It should be noted to eat more fresh vegetables and fruits containing various vitamins, such as green leafy vegetables such as asparagus, celery, leeks, cabbage, and radish that are rich in cellulose. Patients should eat light and easily digestible food, do not eat raw, cold, hard, fried, or pickled food, avoid greasy and spicy food, and avoid smoking and drinking. Try to make it delicious and authentic so that patients can easily accept it. Food should be adjusted according to the reactions that occur during chemotherapy. For example, after the white blood cell count decreases, you should pay attention to eating some animal liver, spinach, and soy products. If the patient experiences loss of appetite and indigestion due to chemotherapy, he or she can eat small meals frequently without reducing the total intake.

The above are the precautions for chemotherapy for patients with colon cancer. I hope it can be helpful to everyone. If you have any other needs, you can also consult our online consulting experts of Feihua Health Network. We are always here to answer your questions. Feihua Health Network has always been by your side and cared about your health issues! Feihua Health Network wishes you good health!

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