It is essential for patients with breast tumours to maintain adequate nutritional intake during treatment and during rehabilitation. The following are some of the key nutrition recommendations that help patients maintain their health:
Balance of diet: The principles of balanced diet and proper nutrition are observed. (c) To provide a flexible and rational diet in conjunction with the treatment to ensure nutritional balance and avoid over-ingestion.
Quality Protein: Increased food intake with good quality proteins, such as fish, eggs, meat, poultry, milk, etc., contributes to body restoration and increased immunity.
Coarse food intake: The staple foods should consist mainly of coarse grains, such as rough rice, whole wheat buns, whole wheat noodles, maize, potatoes, etc., which are rich in fibres and contribute to digestive and blood sugar control.
Multi-colour vegetables and vegetables, which are rich in vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, are essential for health.
Restriction of processed foods: Reduced intake of fried, smoked, barbecued, pickled and deep-processed meat foods, which may contain carcinogens.
Drinking of alcohol: Studies have shown that drinking may increase the incidence and recurrence of breast cancer and have recommended limiting or avoiding drinking.
Emotional management: besides physical rehabilitation, psychological rehabilitation is also important. Patients can alleviate stress and anxiety through exercise, talk or relax training.
Weight management: periodic weight monitoring and appropriate physical activity, such as a medium-intensity exercise of at least 150 minutes per week and force training at least twice a week.
Nutritional supplementation: If sufficient nutrients cannot be taken from food, nutrient supplements may be considered, but preferably under the guidance of a doctor.
Avoid hormonal food: Patients with breast tumours should avoid eating hormonal diets and medications that affect their condition.
Through the above recommendations, breast tumour patients can maintain an appropriate nutritional status during treatment and rehabilitation, improving their quality of life and treatment. Remember that the situation of each patient is unique, and it is therefore advisable to consult a doctor or a nutritionist before any dietary plan is implemented
