Is it normal to feel sleepy after radiotherapy for nasopharyngeal carcinoma?

Is drowsiness and sleepiness a normal reaction after radiotherapy for nasopharyngeal carcinoma?

1. Nasopharyngeal cancer patients may feel sleepy during radiotherapy. This depends on the patient's physical condition, symptoms, and radiotherapy reaction. But don't worry. As long as you ensure enough sleep and supplement the nutrients needed by the body, you can effectively enhance your physical fitness. Usually, eat more high-fiber foods such as fresh fruits and vegetables, pay attention to a light diet, and maintain good living habits.

2. After recovering from nasopharyngeal cancer, patients should not be too tired at work. Patients can find a relatively easy job. Usually patients must pay more attention to rest and try not to be overly tired. Usually patients should also go to the hospital for regular checkups. Patients should also pay more attention to diet and try to eat less spicy, stimulating and greasy food.

3. Early symptoms of nasopharyngeal cancer include fatigue, tiredness, and loss of appetite.

Is stage 4 nasopharyngeal carcinoma advanced?

Stage IV nasopharyngeal carcinoma is considered advanced, highly malignant, and generally metastatic, so surgical cure is unlikely. Patients are advised to use conservative treatment, chemotherapy, or traditional Chinese medicine consolidation treatment.

Nasopharyngeal carcinoma is relatively serious and is basically in the middle and late stages.