Success in maintaining or improving the patient's nutritional status depends on efficient cooperation between the doctor and dietitian. This publication aims to present the tasks of a dietitian and the principles of collaboration with a doctor in the nutritional care of cancer patients....
I point this out because you’ll note that several of the most common (and aggressive) cancers have to do with your gastrointestinal system. The function of your body that processes the food you eat, distributes it around your body as needed, and does its best to dump the leftover toxins...
Immediately after surgery, patients cannot eat anything. Often, a surgeon will obtain x-ray imaging while the patient drinks contrast to assess if there is a leak through the anastomosis, which can happen if the anastomosis has not healed properly. If there is a leak, it is treated with ...
Fan, a family member of a cancer patient in the hospital, has made more than 50 dishes in the communal kitchen. "I learned about this place from other families of patients," said Fan, who is from neighboring Jiujiang city and brought his family to Nanchang for treatment. "I made eel so...
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Eat at least 2 1/2 cups of fruits and vegetables each day. Antioxidants in foods, especially in fruits and vegetables, help prevent damage to the DNA in your cells. Such damage has been linked to cancer. Lycopene, in particular, is an antioxidant that has been thought to lower the risk...
if we doubt our doctors and should consider ourselves traitors if we don’t follow every directive they give. From our earliest years, we have been brainwashed to do whatever doctors tell us. What do we tell our children when they are sick and are refusing to take a horrid tasting ...
In this post, I’m going to explain why juicing is so important for cancer patients and why it may turn your skin orange. I’m also going to take you through my daily anti-cancer juicing routine. The Centers for Disease Control and the National Cancer Institute recommend you eat at least...
tailored to the individual’s needs. It advocates for open discussions about potential risks and fosters shared decision making, respecting patient autonomy. Additionally, this approach involves offering alternative options, documenting patient preferences, and ensuring ongoing support while coordinating with ...