Can I work after being cured of nasopharyngeal cancer? What should I pay attention to in my diet?

Can I work after being cured of nasopharyngeal cancer? What should I pay attention to in my diet?

Nasopharyngeal carcinoma originates from the nasopharyngeal mucosal epithelium. It has the characteristics of hidden primary site, difficult to be detected early, poor pathological differentiation and high malignancy.

You can work after nasopharyngeal cancer is cured, but be careful not to overwork yourself.

The following aspects should be addressed in the home care of patients with nasopharyngeal carcinoma:

1. Regular follow-up examinations should be conducted to observe for recurrence, metastasis, and sequelae of radiotherapy, and appropriate treatment should be given.

2. Prevent and treat colds and head and neck infections, while inducing acute cellulitis of the head and neck and radiation myelitis.

3. Pay attention to oral hygiene and do not extract teeth within 2-3 years after radiotherapy to avoid inducing radiation osteomyelitis

4. Protect the skin in the irradiated area from all physical and chemical stimulations to avoid inducing radiation-induced skin ulceration and necrosis.

5. Women of marriageable and childbearing age should practice contraception for 2-3 years and consider fertility issues after their condition has stabilized for at least 3 years.

6. Improve nutrition by consuming high-protein and high-vitamin foods, pay attention to rest, and lead a regular life.

Because nasopharyngeal cancer patients are affected by the disease, have a heavy psychological burden, poor appetite, and low resistance, so family members should be guided to encourage patients to eat, and give them high-protein, high-vitamin, low-fat, and easily digestible foods. Such as beans, milk, fungus, carrots, etc. Tell patients to quit smoking and drinking, avoid eating raw, cold, hard food, spicy food, and moldy food. At the same time, guide family members to create a clean and comfortable eating environment for patients, pay attention to color, aroma, and taste, and provide patients with delicious food and rich nutrition.