What should I pay attention to when I go to a department for a follow-up examination for nasopharyngeal carcinoma

The possibility of recurrence of nasopharyngeal carcinoma is very high, so we must take protective measures in our lives. So, what are the subjects of nasopharyngeal carcinoma reexamination? What should we pay attention to?

Which department should I go to for review for nasopharyngeal carcinoma? You can go to the head and neck department, that is, the otolaryngology department, or the radiotherapy department. Generally speaking, our radiotherapy doctors are also skilled in examining nasopharyngeal carcinoma. The nasopharynx and neck need to be examined by CT or MR, fiberoptic nasopharyngoscopy or indirect nasopharyngoscopy to make sure the pathology is clear. If conditions permit, check for Epstein-Barr virus antibodies and abdominal B-ultrasound, chest X-ray, bone scan and other examinations to exclude distant metastasis.

Because nasopharyngeal cancer patients are affected by the disease, have heavy psychological burdens, poor appetite, and low resistance, their family members should be guided to encourage them to eat and give them high-protein, high-vitamin, low-fat, easily digestible foods, such as beans, milk, fungi, carrots, etc. Tell the patients to quit smoking and drinking, avoid raw, cold, hard foods, spicy foods, and moldy foods.

Guide family members to create a clean and comfortable eating environment for patients, pay attention to color and fragrance, provide patients with delicious food, and provide patients with rich nutrition. The diet should be balanced, eat more vegetables and fruits, and be less oily, light, high in protein, high in calories, high in vitamins and iron. Smoking and drinking are prohibited, and irritation of the oral and nasal mucosa should be avoided. After radiotherapy, the diet is tasteless or has a smell and oral mucosal reaction. Encourage patients to eat and eat small meals. When the oral reaction is severe, give a semi-liquid diet and encourage drinking more water.