Cancer has been the top ten cause of death in China for many years. According to the statistics of the Ministry of Health and Welfare, more than 50,000 people were killed last year (108). However, the doctor pointed out that in fact, about 20% of cancer patients died of malnutrition, rather than the cancer itself, and urged cancer patients to pay attention to nutritional supplements, and to "pre-deploy" to build a good foundation for the body, so as to have the physical strength to complete the treatment.
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Cancer patients self-observe 4 things to avoid falling into "cachexia"
Wang Huiming, honorary chairman of the Taiwan Bowel Cancer Patient Association and deputy director of the Department of Surgery of the Hospital Affiliated to China Medical University, said that cancer patients may face fatigue and nausea due to the variety of cancer treatment methods , vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, poor appetite, broken mouth, oral ulcers and other side effects, which will affect the eating situation, and the lack of nutrition in the body may make the treatment unable to proceed smoothly, or the treatment effect may be greatly reduced.
The National Cancer Institute also pointed out that 50% of cancer patients will have "cachexia" (Cachexia), which leads to poor nutritional status, and nearly 40% of patients die due to cachexia. Wang Huiming reminded that cancer cachexia can be divided into 3 stages. Once it reaches stage 3, it cannot be reversed, and the expected remaining life is less than 3 months; therefore, cancer patients must pay attention to their physical condition, and they can observe themselves in 4 ways: < /p>
Measure your weight on a regular basis every week, and pay attention if you lose more than 5% of your body weight in a 4-week period. If the BMI is less than 20, it means that the body weight is too low, and the physical strength may not be able to bear the cancerdisease treatment. Observe the temples on both sides and the mouth of the palm, if there is shrinkage, be sure to pay attention. If your mobility is low and you can't complete your daily outings (such as shopping), you need to pay attention.
How should cancer friends eat? 3 Nutritional Keys The sooner you start, the better.
In clinical practice, many cancer patients are faced with the dilemma of "don't know how to eat". They eat whatever their relatives and friends recommend. According to the latest nutritional intervention survey of cancer patients, a total of 198 cancer surgery and chemotherapy patients were recruited and used nutritional supplements for 8 weeks, the results showed that 67% The weight of the patients increased, and more than 70% of the patients had increased appetite and activity, and improved their quality of life.
The two doctors reminded that Wang Huiming explained that cancer cells are different from ordinary cells and use the calories provided by sugars (carbohydrates). Therefore, it is not recommended to consume too much sugar. It is recommended that they account for 30% to 40% of the total daily calories. %, it will not encourage the growth of cancer cells.
Fat is the most efficient nutrient for cancer patients. Among them, Omega-3 fish oil EPA is a good source of fat, which can inhibit the inflammatory reaction caused by free radicals in the body, improve nutritional status, and help reverse the cachexia of cancer patients.
In addition, adequate protein intake can help reduce muscle wasting in cancer patients and maintain sufficient physical strength to face treatment. Wang Huiming said,
Wang Huiming called for "advanced deployment" of nutritional supplements for cancer patients. It is best to start nutritional supplements after confirming that they want to receive treatment; Wu Rongcheng also mentioned that there are currently nutritional supplements designed for cancer patients on the market. , Daily continuous use to nourish your stamina and make the treatment process smoother.
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