Self-treatment of adverse reactions in
breast cancer is a problem faced by many patients in the course of breast cancer treatment. Mastering some self-treatment methods can effectively alleviate discomfort and improve the quality of life. Self-management of surgery-related adverse reactions Limitation of upper limb movement and pain are common conditions after breast cancer surgery. In the early stage of postoperative recovery, patients can perform simple upper limb stretching within the range of pain tolerance, such as slow clenching and loosening, small elbow flexion and extension, which helps to promote blood circulation and muscle function recovery, but excessive traction should be avoided. If the wound is painful, you can use cold compress or hot compress alternately, cold compress 15-20 minutes each time, hot compress temperature should not be too high, 40-45 C is appropriate, 15-20 minutes each time, can relieve local pain and swelling. However, if the wound oozes blood, suppuration and other serious conditions, they should seek medical treatment immediately. For possible postoperative lymphedema of the upper extremities, the patient may rest with the upper extremities raised slightly above the level of the heart. Usually, simple lymphatic drainage massage can be carried out, gently massaging from fingers to armpits, but the action should be gentle to avoid damaging the skin. At the same time, attention should be paid to avoid long-term compression of the affected upper limb, such as avoiding wearing too tight bracelets, watches and so on. To deal with nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy, you can try to smell some fresh smells when you feel uncomfortable, such as lemon slices, mint, etc. In terms of diet, besides choosing light and digestible food, we can eat some sour food, such as plum, to help alleviate nausea. If vomiting is severe, rinse your mouth with water after vomiting, keep your mouth clean, then drink a small amount of warm water, and then add some liquid food, such as rice soup, after the symptoms are slightly relieved. Hair loss problem, patients can cut their hair short in advance, so that in the process of hair loss can reduce the psychological pressure caused by long hair entanglement. When the hair begins to fall out, it can be gently combed with a soft comb to reduce the pulling of the hair. Avoid overwashing your hair by choosing a mild shampoo. When bone marrow suppression leads to leukopenia, keep the living environment clean at home, ventilate regularly, ventilate at least 2-3 times a day, about 30 minutes each time. The tableware and clothing of patients should be cleaned and disinfected frequently. When thrombocytopenia occurs, pay attention to observe whether there are ecchymosis and petechiae on the skin. When brushing teeth, use a soft toothbrush with gentle action to avoid damaging the gums. Self-treatment of adverse reactions of radiotherapy When the skin of the radiotherapy site is dry and itchy, do not scratch, gently wipe it with warm water, and then apply some mild skin protectants recommended by doctors. If the skin is slightly peeling, do not tear it forcibly and let the dead skin fall off naturally. If the skin is ulcerated, it can be gently disinfected with iodophor, then keep local ventilation and cover it with a clean and breathable gauze to avoid aggravating the infection. For radiation esophagitis caused by radiotherapy, the diet should avoid overheating, hard and irritating food. Eat slowly. Divide food into small portions and swallow many times. If you feel pain in swallowing, you can take a proper amount of lidocaine mucilage orally before eating to relieve the pain before eating. Self-treatment of adverse reactions of endocrine therapy for osteoporosis caused by endocrine therapy, in addition to supplementing calcium and vitamin D according to medical supervision, patients should pay attention to anti-skid when walking at home, and lay anti-skid mats in bathrooms and other places where it is easy to slip. When hot flashes occur, you can try to breathe deeply, relax your body and find a cool and ventilated place to rest. During the whole process of breast cancer treatment, patients should pay close attention to their own physical changes. If the adverse reactions are not improved or even aggravated after self-treatment, we must communicate with doctors in time in order to get more professional guidance and treatment. At the same time, maintaining a positive and optimistic attitude is also of great significance for dealing with adverse reactions.
