What should I eat every day for rectal cancer radiotherapy

The recommended diet during radiotherapy for rectal cancer is light, liquid, and high in nutrition, but there is no such thing as a must-eat every day. More suitable ones include millet porridge, mung bean porridge, vegetable soup, fish soup, milk, etc.

1. Millet porridge: It is made by boiling millet with water. It is rich in vitamins and dietary fiber. It can not only enhance the body's immunity but is also easy to digest and absorb.

2. Mung bean porridge: It has the effect of clearing away heat and removing fire, and it is liquid and can be absorbed in the stomach. In most cases, it will not increase the burden on the rectum, nor will it aggravate the adverse reactions during radiotherapy.

3. Vegetable soup: It is rich in vitamins, iron, calcium and other nutrients, which can supplement nutrition for the human body, improve immunity and relieve the side effects during chemotherapy.

4. Fish soup: It is rich in protein and calcium. Chemotherapy may affect human metabolism and lead to malnutrition, and drinking fish soup can effectively improve nutritional status.

5. Milk: It is rich in protein, has high nutritional value, tastes sweet, and is easily accepted by the human body. During radiotherapy, appetite loss usually occurs. Milk can supplement nutrition for the human body without affecting appetite.

You can also drink some broth and eat some fresh fruit. You must also follow the doctor's advice and have regular checkups, and adjust the treatment plan according to the situation.