What should patients with nasopharyngeal cancer pay attention to in their diet?

What should patients with nasopharyngeal cancer pay attention to in their diet?

1. Patients with nasopharyngeal cancer should be careful not to eat irritating foods. They can eat more black fungus, garlic sprouts, carrots, broccoli, green vegetables and other foods with anti-cancer effects. They should regularly check tumor markers, blood routine, liver function, and nasopharyngeal CT, and receive treatment with precise radiotherapy and chemotherapy under the guidance of a doctor.

2. After radiotherapy for nasopharyngeal carcinoma, the radiation can damage the salivary glands and mucous membranes. You can eat light, non-irritating food. The food temperature should not be too high. Meat should be chopped. If vegetables and fruits cannot be swallowed, you can squeeze them into juice and drink them. You can add ice to the taste, eat a little cold drink, and drink more yogurt.

3. Patients with nasopharyngeal cancer need to increase their nutritional intake and eat more foods rich in high protein and vitamins, such as meat, eggs, and fresh fruits and vegetables.

Can I drink beer after radiotherapy for nasopharyngeal carcinoma?

In the current situation, it is recommended that you pay more attention to observation. In the later stage, you can use Chinese herbal medicines to consolidate the treatment. The effects are relatively obvious and require treatment for a period of time.

Also, do not eat spicy food. It is not recommended to drink alcohol one year after radiotherapy for nasopharyngeal carcinoma.