Why can't I eat during radiotherapy for nasopharyngeal carcinoma

Why can’t I eat during radiotherapy for nasopharyngeal cancer?

1. Poor diet during radiotherapy for nasopharyngeal carcinoma is mainly due to the pain caused by mucosal damage after radiotherapy in the pharynx. Mouthwash can be used to alleviate the reaction. The usual diet requires soft and easily digestible food, mainly high-protein, high-fiber, low-salt and low-fat diet.

2. If a patient with rhinitis cannot eat during radiotherapy, it means that it is due to some adverse reactions caused by the radiotherapy drugs. However, more nutrition must be added to the diet because the patient's body is relatively weak after radiotherapy.

3. Nasopharyngeal carcinoma can damage the salivary glands during radiotherapy.

Can patients with nasopharyngeal cancer eat bird’s nest?

During the treatment of nasopharyngeal carcinoma, you can eat angelica stewed bird's nest: angelica 9 grams, bird's nest 9 grams, and rock sugar. During the treatment of nasopharyngeal carcinoma, you can eat angelica stewed bird's nest: angelica 9 grams, bird's nest 9 grams, and rock sugar.

Bird's nest is a highly nutritious food and a tonic that can be eaten. Nasopharyngeal carcinoma is a malignant tumor that is generally treated with surgery combined with comprehensive treatments such as radiotherapy and chemotherapy. Try to quit smoking and drinking, and avoid spicy and irritating foods, pickled foods, etc.