What should I do if a chemotherapy patient doesn t like to eat?

Mondo Parenting Updated on 2024-01-30

Chemotherapy is the only way for every cancer patient, chemotherapy can kill cancer cells to a certain extent, but it can also cause damage to normal cells while killing cancer cells, resulting in a variety of uncomfortable symptoms for patients. Director Wang Zifu saidLoss of appetite is one of the most important aspects of chemotherapy, so what should I do if chemotherapy patients don't like to eat?

1.Adjust the cooking method.

Chemotherapy patients should have a light diet, and cooking methods such as steaming, stewing, boiling, and stir-frying can be used to make the food taste delicious and increase appetite.

2.Pay attention to color matching and styling.

The color and shape of food have a great impact on appetite, and while ensuring that patients can consume enough protein, vitamins, calories and other elements, they should pay attention to color matching when cooking to make the food look beautiful and attractive.

3.Eat smaller, more frequent meals.

Chemotherapy patients who have lost their appetite can adopt a small, frequent meal diet with a small amount of food 5-6 times a day to meet their body needs.

4.Easily digestible diet.

Chemotherapy patients have lost appetite and weakened digestive function, so they should choose foods that are easy to digest, such as porridge, noodles, stews, steamed vegetables, etc.

Director Wang Zifu said that the dietary care of chemotherapy patients is very important, and a reasonable diet can not only improve the quality of life of patients, but also enhance the body's resistance and contribute to the development of the disease. Family members and medical staff should pay close attention to the patient's diet and develop an appropriate diet plan according to the patient's tastes and needs to help the patient through the difficult period of chemotherapy.

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