Cancer and scientific water: the importance of water management for health

Cancer and scientific drinking water: The importance of water management for health, in the face of a complex and severe disease such as cancer, focuses not only on treatment programmes but also on all aspects of daily life, of which water management is an important factor that cannot be ignored. Adequate quantities of drinking water are essential not only for ordinary people, but also for cancer patients as a key component in supporting physical functioning and promoting rehabilitation.First, water is a source of life and is essential for maintaining environmental stability and normal physiology in the human body. For cancer patients, adequate water intake helps maintain normal blood cycles, promotes metabolism and helps bodies to more effectively remove toxic and metabolic waste. In addition, moisture helps to regulate body temperature and to maintain a balance within and outside the cell environment. It also plays a crucial role in maintaining electrolyte and acid alkali balances.However, cancer patients need special attention when drinking water. Because cancer and its treatment (e.g. chemotherapy, decomposition) can lead to signs of digestive tract reaction, nausea, vomiting, etc., patients may be inverse to drinking water. Patients therefore need to develop personalized drinking water programmes, under the guidance of a doctor or a nutritionist, to ensure adequate daily intake of water. It is usually recommended that cancer patients drink at least 2 to 3 litres of water per day, adjusted to individual circumstances and treatment phases.When choosing a drink, cancer patients should avoid, to the extent possible, those drinks that may burden the body. For example, high sugar beverages can increase the energy intake of patients and may lead to increased body weight and even affect blood sugar levels, which may be an additional health risk for cancer patients. Similarly, while high caffeine beverages may be of a temporary interest, over-ingestion of caffeine can lead to dehydration, increase the heart burden and even affect the quality of sleep, which is detrimental to cancer patients who need adequate rest and physical recovery.Consequently, cancer patients should give preference to low sugar and low caffeine. Clean water is the ideal option, and it does not contain any heat and additives and helps to maintain a water balance in the body. In addition, some electrolyte-containing water or sporting beverages can assist patients in supplementing electrolyte losses due to sweat or vomiting, thus helping to restore physical strength and maintain electrolyte balance. However, when choosing these drinks, the patient should also take appropriate measures to avoid overingestion of sodium and other electrolyte, which would place an unnecessary burden on the body.In addition to the quantity and choice of drinking water, the manner of drinking water is also important. Cancer patients should avoid one-time large quantities of drinking water, which could cause stomach discomfort or vomiting. On the contrary, drinking should be done in a small number of ways and slowly, which would help the body to better absorb and use moisture. In some cases, such as during chemotherapy or leaching, the patient may need to replenish the moisture and electrolyte by means of IVS, following the advice of a doctor to ensure that the volume and speed of the infusion is consistent with the treatment needs.Scientific drinking water management not only helps cancer patients maintain their normal physical functioning but also enhances their overall health. Good water management helps to mitigate the side effects of treatment, improves the quality of life and may even have a positive impact on treatment outcomes. For example, adequate water intake helps to keep oral and esophagus wet, and reduces the difficulty of oral ulcer and ingestion caused by chemotherapy. In addition, adequate quantities of drinking water can help to filter the blood of the kidneys and reduce the damage to the kidneys caused by harmful substances resulting from drug metabolism.In short, water management is an integral part of the daily lives of cancer patients. Through scientific water management, patients are not only better able to cope with the challenges of treatment, but also maintain good health during their rehabilitation. Cancer patients and their families should be fully aware of the importance of water management and take active measures to ensure that sufficient water is consumed daily and healthy drinks are selected to promote physical recovery and health.