Breast cancer patients need to pay attention to many problems during treatment. Here are some important precautions. First of all, we should fully communicate with our doctors to ensure that we understand the treatment plan we have received. Whether it’s surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, endocrine therapy, or targeted therapy, knowing the purpose, course, possible side effects, and desired effects of each treatment can help you prepare yourself mentally. If you don’t understand something, you must ask in time and don’t accept treatment with doubts. Operation-related precautions If it is surgical treatment, preoperative preparations should be made according to the doctor’s requirements, such as fasting and water deprivation. Wound care should be paid attention to after operation to keep the wound clean and dry and avoid infection. With the doctor’s permission, appropriate activities can be carried out, which helps to promote blood circulation and body recovery, but attention should be paid to protecting the surgical site and avoiding excessive traction. At the same time, pay attention to observe whether the wound has abnormal conditions such as oozing blood, oozing fluid, swelling, fever, pain aggravation, and if so, inform the healthcare workers in time. During chemotherapy and radiotherapy, side effects such as nausea, vomiting, alopecia and fatigue may occur. Eat less and eat more, choose digestible and nutritious food, such as millet congee, soft noodles, egg custard, etc., to avoid greasy and irritating food aggravating nausea. If nausea and vomiting are severe, inform your doctor and use antiemetic medication. Hair loss may have a psychological impact on patients, and wigs or hats can be prepared in advance. During radiotherapy, attention should be paid to protecting the skin in the radiotherapy area, avoiding friction and scratching, and wearing loose and soft clothes. If the skin appears erythema, itching and other conditions, do not apply drugs without authorization, consult a doctor first. Endocrine and targeted therapy Endocrine therapy generally has a long course of treatment, so it is necessary to take medicine strictly on time and in accordance with the amount, and do not stop or change the dosage on their own. Regular review of hormone levels and other related indicators. During targeted therapy, we should pay attention to whether there are adverse reactions such as rash and diarrhea. If discomfort occurs and affects the quality of life, we should communicate with doctors in time to adjust the treatment plan. Psychological adjustment and living habits to maintain a positive and optimistic attitude is essential, can communicate with family and friends, can also participate in mutual aid groups. Work and rest regularly to ensure adequate sleep. Exercise properly, such as walking, Tai Chi, etc., but avoid overwork. During the treatment period, the resistance is low, so we should pay attention to keeping warm, avoid going to crowded places, and prevent infection. Regular review, so that doctors can timely understand the changes in the condition and adjust the treatment plan. In short, breast cancer treatment is a long-term process, and every link requires careful treatment of patients.
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