How to avoid nursing misunderstandings about testicular cancer

Although testicular cancer is a common phenomenon, with the advancement of medicine, the life expectancy of testicular cancer patients can be as long as that of normal people. However, many patients do not follow the care methods prescribed by the doctor after surgical treatment or have some misunderstandings about the care methods, which leads to the recurrence of testicular cancer. Some patients are directly life-threatening. So what are the misunderstandings in testicular cancer care? Let us learn about them below.

There are three misconceptions that need to be changed when caring for testicular cancer patients:

1. To prevent the recurrence of testicular cancer, avoid "irritating foods" such as eggs, chicken, seafood, crabs, etc. after surgery.

This view is a misunderstanding. During the recovery period, many testicular cancer patients strictly restrict their diet and make their diet very narrow. This will lead to malnutrition and loss of appetite in the long run. Or they will take a lot of nutrients such as "soft-shelled turtle" and "tortoise" for a long time. If the body cannot keep up with the nutritional supplement, it will also lead to difficulty in absorbing nutrients. In fact, this practice is unnecessary. It must be made clear that except for foods containing carcinogens such as nitrites and aflatoxin, no food has been proven to cause tumor recurrence.

2. Testicular cancer patients must be "nursed" during the recovery period of surgery.

Many patients and their families believe that rest is important to promote recovery, so patients usually only care about eating, drinking, and sleeping, and do not participate in sports or go out. "Overprotection" is not a wise move. Patients who stay at home for a long time are prone to mental depression and low mood, which is very unfavorable for recovery. After a certain period of recovery after surgery, you can appropriately participate in some non-tiring sports or cultural and sports activities, such as Tai Chi, health exercises, chess, fishing, etc., participate in normal work and study, and try to integrate into the life of normal people.

3. Testicular cancer patients must combine Chinese medicine for consolidation treatment after surgery.

Many people know that Chinese medicine has its unique efficacy in treating testicular cancer, and the effect is even better when used in conjunction with surgery. Experts suggest that two points must be made clear when taking Chinese medicine:

First, taking Chinese medicine should not affect your normal eating. People with a good appetite can eat some, but people with a poor appetite should eat according to their ability. If you really can't eat, don't force yourself.

Second, don’t be overly superstitious about the claim that traditional Chinese medicine or folk remedies can cure testicular cancer.

The above is an introduction to the common nursing misunderstandings about testicular cancer. I hope it will be helpful to everyone. If patients want to recover faster, they should be careful not to make the above misunderstandings during nursing. They must follow the correct nursing methods or follow the doctor's advice.