Remind cancer patients: summer is coming, in the face of hot weather, you need to do these 5 points to strengthen your resistance!
With the passing of the Qingming Festival, the temperature in all parts of the country has begun to rise rapidly. The daytime temperature in many areas in the north has reached more than 20 ℃, which makes everyone feel like summer.
However, for cancer patients, summer is not a good time to endure. Because the temperature in summer is relatively high, under the influence of high temperature, the patient's appetite will become worse and worse.
You must know that cancer is originally a consumptive disease . The division and proliferation of cancer cells will consume a lot of nutrients. The more cancer patients enter the stage of disease development, the weaker their bodies will be, and multiple cachexia may appear. Performance.
For cancer patients who have entered the convalescent period, once their appetite is poor and their resistance is weakened , the possibility of cancer recurrence and metastasis will increase.
So the question is, in the face of the hot summer, what should cancer patients do to spend it safely?
1. Scientific treatment can not be less
If you want to beat cancer, the most indispensable thing is treatment. After diagnosis, patients should cooperate with doctors for comprehensive treatment. Even if most patients have the opportunity for surgery, they need to cooperate with radiotherapy, chemotherapy or drug treatment for a period of time after surgery . Patients should have excellent treatment compliance.
At the same time, after the end of treatment, patients should also visit a doctor regularly for relevant re-examinations to avoid cancer recurrence and metastasis without knowing it;
2. Prevention of heat stroke
The temperature is getting higher and higher, so cancer patients are prone to heat stroke, which will not only cause multiple uncomfortable symptoms, but may also cause further decline in immune function.
Therefore, cancer patients should do a good job of sun protection when going out in summer, and try to avoid going out . When indoors, the temperature of the air conditioner should not be turned too low, and the temperature difference between indoor and outdoor should not exceed 7°C;
3. Avoid infection
In summer , the temperature is extremely high, the temperature is hot, and the humidity is high, which is especially suitable for the breeding and reproduction of pathogens. Therefore, patients after surgery should pay attention to the recovery of the wound and follow the doctor's advice for wound care.
Patients undergoing chemotherapy and radiotherapy also need to be prepared. At the same time, patients should also pay attention to personal hygiene, bathe frequently, and change clothes frequently;
4. Diet adjustment
The hot summer temperature does affect appetite, but this does not mean that patients can skip food. Because the nutrients that people need throughout the day mainly come from the supply of food.
Therefore, in the event of loss of appetite, patients should try to choose some light food types and avoid eating a lot of high-fat, high-calorie and heavy-taste foods . Add the proportion of fruits and vegetables in the three meals, and you can eat some ingredients with rich taste;
5. Proper exercise
When physical conditions permit, cancer patients are better off doing some appropriate physical exercise, which can not only enhance the body's immunity, but also eliminate tension and make the mood more open during exercise.
According to the current clinical data, brisk walking, yoga, tai chi, swimming, etc. are all exercises that are more suitable for cancer patients . However, we should pay attention to the time choice, it is best to exercise in the early morning and evening .
Finally, I would like to remind everyone that with the arrival of summer, cancer patients will indeed face greater challenges. Therefore, patients should consult doctors in detail about the details of their own daily care, and do a good job in related nursing work according to the doctor's recommendations and requirements.
In addition, water consumption increases in summer, so cancer patients must not forget to replenish water, and should add about 1500-2000ml of water every day.