Diet for pancreatic cancer patients

The article was professionally consulted by doctors of Internal Oncology - Radiation Oncology Center - Vinmec Times City International General Hospital.

Due to the pathological characteristics and complicated treatment process, it is relatively difficult to provide adequate nutrition for pancreatic cancer patients. Poor nutrition will lead to reduced effectiveness of treatment, and at the same time make the patient's health condition worse. To ensure that the patient does not experience weight change (unusual weight gain/loss), dehydration, below is the diet advice for pancreatic cancer patients from Internal Oncology doctors, Vinmec Times City General Hospital.

1. Diet

Eat soft food, divide it, chew it well Divide into 4 ~ 6 meals a day, supplement with snacks. Eat protein-rich foods such as eggs, tofu, fish, soft lean meat to supplement protein. Avoid foods eat a lot of fatty foods such as baked, fried, fried foods. If you have diarrhea, you should drink a lot of water. Limit stimulant drinks such as alcohol; bold spices; drinks with caffeine such as coffee, carbonated water (Coca Cola, Pepsi...), tea...

Recommended foods: Potatoes, soups, muffins, lean meats (pork, beef, chicken), tofu, fish, low-fat milk, cheese Foods to avoid: French fries, popcorn, fatty meats (bacon, ribs, bacon), wine, dried food

2. Risk factors for pancreatic cancer

Smoking and alcoholic beverages should be avoided because it is not only a cause of pancreatic cancer but also a cause of many other cancers. In addition, chemical substances such as solvents, gasoline, pesticides (DDT), beta-naphthylamine, benzidine... are also capable of causing pancreatic cancer.
In addition, diabetes and pancreatitis are also among the risk factors for the disease. Therefore, patients who already have diabetes or newly discovered diabetes, acute pancreatitis or chronic pancreatitis should have regular follow-up visits to monitor and control the most dangerous factors of the disease. this.
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