Oncologist: It is best for cancer patients not to do these 4 things, which will affect the recovery of the disease and should be kept in mind
The beginning of summer a few days ago, which marks the beginning of summer, and the hot and humid weather will soon come, which can easily make people feel bored, lethargic, and even affect people's health.
Especially for tumor patients with low immunity, special attention should be paid in this weather, otherwise it will not only aggravate the discomfort caused by the treatment, but also affect the recovery process of the disease. In life, these 4 things should not be done, whether it is a tumor patient or their family members, they need to keep in mind.
Cancer patients should eat in moderation and light in taste. Fried, fried, and grilled foods should be avoided as much as possible, and cold foods should not be eaten too much. If the stomach suddenly becomes cold, it may cause gastrointestinal cramps and cause abdominal pain. Patients with gastrointestinal tumors and hepatobiliary tumors need special attention. However, the diet cannot be reduced because of the strong side effects of the treatment, otherwise it will cause protein and trace element deficiency and electrolyte acid-base balance disorders. If sufficient food intake cannot be guaranteed, intravenous rehydration and nutritional solutions can be added for symptomatic treatment.
In addition, summer is a season of high incidence of food poisoning. High temperature promotes the growth of bacteria in food, which leads to faster spoilage. Mosquitoes will also increase food pollution. Unfinished cold dishes are not recommended to be stored; heated food is recommended to be packaged immediately and placed in the refrigerator, and fully heated before next consumption.
In summer, the outdoor temperature is often close to the body temperature. At this time, the heat generated in the body cannot be discharged through conduction and convection. Only through perspiration and evaporation of sweat can achieve the purpose of stabilizing the body temperature, which of course requires the body to discharge a lot of water.
It is recommended that cancer patients should pay attention to replenishing water in time, requiring at least 1500 ml of daily intake, an additional 1-2 grams of salt intake, and drinking more weak tea, boiled water, etc. For patients with digestive tract tumors and those who cannot eat normally, the body fluid supplement should be balanced, and the amount should be supplemented as needed.
Here are some common manifestations of dehydration: thirst, facial flushing, dry skin and mucous membranes, emotional agitation, decreased urine output; sometimes fatigue, dizziness, headache, fatigue, nausea, etc. Further aggravation can be manifested as no sweat, no urine, increased body temperature, confusion or even coma.
Cancer patients must not stop taking medicines in summer. The physical consumption of cancer patients will be very large. In addition, the summer weather is hot and sultry. If there is a lack of correction and supplementation of medicines, it is likely to cause the continued development and deterioration of the disease. .
In addition, for tumor patients with high blood pressure, hyperlipidemia, heart disease or abnormal coagulation function, they sweat a lot in summer and the blood is relatively concentrated, which is prone to thrombosis and unstable blood pressure. Cancer patients with this problem belong to the high-risk group in summer, and should not blindly take antihypertensive, lipid-lowering and other cardiovascular drugs, especially low-dose aspirin should be used with caution, and drugs should be used under the guidance of oncologists and cardiovascular specialists.
Cancer patients should avoid direct sunlight, avoid going out when the temperature is high and humid, and avoid strenuous exercise in a high-temperature environment; outdoors, pay attention to umbrellas, hats, and clothes that are breathable. If they feel unwell, they should go to a cool place to rest; exercise time should be as early as possible in the morning or in the evening.
If you have symptoms of heat stroke, you should first get out of the high temperature environment, such as lying down in a shaded or air-conditioned room nearby; then add water to cool down physically; contact a doctor if necessary, and go to the hospital for examination and treatment.
However, when indoors, the temperature of the air conditioner should not be too low. Generally, it should be kept at about 27 degrees Celsius and the humidity should be about 60%. It can be higher for weak patients. The air outlet should not blow directly to the human body. It can be set to automatically sweep the air to increase the air flow. Pay attention to changing sweaty clothes when going out and returning to the room, and change clothes according to the weather conditions when going out in the morning and evening.
Finally, I would like to remind all cancer patients that it is understandable that they do not like to go out in hot weather, but regular review is essential.
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