Watch out for the flu!
Torocotami (surgical opening of the chest cage) applied within the scope of lung cancer treatment may cause pain between the ribs due to injury to the nerves. These pains are not usually severe, but may cause some patients to lose power. In the treatment of pain; Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, meditation, antidepressants and opioids are used.
IS ACUPUKT COMING GOOD?
Acupuncture, which relieves pain, is still being tested for rib pain. In an ongoing study; Before surgery, acupuncture is performed with 2 millimeter needles. The needles are left in place for several weeks after the operation.
RISK OF FORMATION OF SECOND TUMOR
On the other hand, some cancer patients may develop a second tumor because of risk factors such as smoking. In a research; high doses of vitamin A showed that in early stage lung cancer, the likelihood of second tumor formation occurred. However, in subsequent studies, there was no conclusion that this finding was true. In other tests; Isotretinoin, a derivative of vitamin A, is harmful on smokers and turned out to be beneficial for non-smokers.
SHOULD BE AWAY FROM SUGAR FOOD
Diets of lung cancer patients; probiotic yogurt, village yogurt, village egg, precipitate, genuine flower honey, black grape, black mulberry and carob molasses should be added, but excessive consumption of sweet things should not be allowed. Because sugar and sugar-containing foods increase the risk of cancer again. Black radish, horseradish, dandelion, purslane, lamb's ear are among the foods that patients should consume abundantly. On the other hand, care should be taken to ensure that patients receive sufficient amounts of protein, but red meat consumption should not exceed 400 grams per week. Village chicken and seasonal fish should be preferred as protein.
Elderberry and Pomegranate Flower Tea
Constipation problem after chemotherapy in lung cancer patients should be controlled in the required foods. The most important thing; is to protect patients from influenza, because the flu can collapse the immune system, causing the disease to relapse. Therefore, patients should get the flu vaccine. In October-November, abundant elderberry flowers and pomegranate flower tea should be consumed.
ATTENTION TO HERBAL DRUGS!
Patients with chemotherapy should also try to keep their immune system strong. On the other hand, herbal remedies that will react with cancer drugs should be avoided.
MUSHROOMS CONTAINING BETA-GLUCAN USEFUL
Lung cancer patients, if the treatment results are obtained; they have to go for a checkup every three months and have cancer scans done. It is also important that the patient maintains his weight and tries to keep his immune system strong by increasing his resistance to infections. In these patients, fungi containing omega 3 and beta-glucan may be useful.
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