Do you know how painful it can be for cancer patients undergoing "chemotherapy"? It's like missing a "half-life".
In today's society, cancer has become a major killer that threatens human health. Chemotherapy, as one of the main means of cancer, can prolong the life of patients, but the pain caused by the process cannot be ignored. This article will elaborate on the basic principles of chemotherapy, the advantages of chemotherapy and how to alleviate the pain of chemotherapy, hoping to help you understand chemotherapy more comprehensively, and provide some suggestions and support for patients who are experiencing or about to experience chemotherapy.
1. The basic principles of chemotherapy.
Chemotherapy is the use of chemical drugs to kill or inhibit the growth and spread of cancer cells. These drugs can enter the human body through oral administration, intravenous injection, etc., and reach all parts of the body with blood circulation, so as to achieve the purpose of cancer. Chemotherapy drugs can not only kill cancer cells, but also cause certain damage to normal cells, so a series of *** will be produced during chemotherapy
Second, the *** of chemotherapy
1.Nausea and vomiting
Nausea and vomiting is one of the most common during chemotherapy. Chemotherapy drugs can irritate the gastrointestinal tract, causing symptoms such as nausea and vomiting. This symptom not only affects the patient's appetite and nutrient intake, but also causes a lot of psychological stress to the patient.
2.Hair loss
Hair loss is also relatively common during chemotherapy*** chemotherapy drugs can destroy hair follicle cells and cause hair loss. For many patients, hair loss not only affects the appearance but also takes a big toll on self-esteem.
3.Bone marrow suppression
Chemotherapy drugs inhibit the hematopoiesis of the bone marrow, resulting in a decrease in the number of blood cells such as white blood cells, red blood cells and platelets. In this case, the patient's immunity will be weakened and he will be susceptible to infection; At the same time, due to the decrease in red blood cells, patients may experience symptoms such as anemia and fatigue; Thrombocytopenia may lead to an increased tendency to bleed.
4.Liver and kidney impairment
During the metabolism and excretion of chemotherapy drugs in the body, it will cause certain damage to organs such as the liver and kidney. Patients undergoing long-term chemotherapy may experience symptoms such as abnormal liver function and renal insufficiency.
5.Neurotoxicity
Some chemotherapy drugs can also have toxic effects on the nervous system, causing patients to experience symptoms such as numbness in hands and feet, paresthesias, and hearing loss. These symptoms not only affect the patient's quality of life, but can also have a negative impact on the patient's psyche.
3. How to relieve the pain of chemotherapy.
In the face of the pain of chemotherapy, patients and families can take the following steps to relieve symptoms and improve quality of life:
1.Medications**
For symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, and pain caused by chemotherapy, the doctor can prescribe corresponding drugs for symptomatic treatment**. For example, antiemetics can relieve symptoms of nausea and vomiting; Analgesics can reduce pain sensations, etc. However, it should be noted that the drug** should be carried out under the guidance of a doctor, and the drug should not be abused to avoid adverse reactions.
2.Dietary modifications
During chemotherapy, the patient's diet should be light and easy to digest, and avoid greasy, spicy and other irritating foods. At the same time, it is necessary to maintain a balanced nutrition and eat more foods rich in protein, vitamins and minerals, such as fish, soy products, fresh fruits and vegetables, etc. Reasonable dietary modification can help to improve the nutritional status of patients and boost immunity.
3.Psychological support
The chemotherapy process is a huge challenge for the patient, not only physically but also psychologically. Therefore, family members and medical staff should give patients adequate care and support to help them build confidence in overcoming the disease. At the same time, patients themselves should also learn to adjust their mentality and maintain an optimistic mental state.
4.* Training
During the interval of chemotherapy or after the end of chemotherapy, patients can carry out appropriate training according to their own conditions. **Training includes exercise exercises, functional recovery training, etc., which can help patients recover physical strength, improve immunity and quality of life. However, it should be noted that ** training should be carried out under the guidance of a doctor, and do not blindly follow the trend or exercise excessively to avoid unnecessary injury.
February** Dynamic Incentive Plan Fourth, summary and outlook.
Chemotherapy, as one of the main means of cancer, can prolong the life of patients, but the pain caused by the process cannot be ignored. In the face of the pain caused by chemotherapy, we need to take a comprehensive** approach to alleviate symptoms and improve quality of life. In the future, with the continuous development of science and technology and the in-depth progress of medical research, we believe that there will be more and more effective ways to alleviate the pain caused by chemotherapy, so that cancer patients can better pass the first stage and return to a healthy life.