What is the postoperative diet for early stage laryngeal cancer



Dietary principle after early laryngeal cancer surgery should be based on comprehensive nutrition and light diet, and it is recommended to eat through nasal feeding tube instead of oral feeding after early laryngeal cancer surgery.

As laryngeal cancer and surgery consume a lot of nutrients for the patient’s body, it is recommended to supplement energy and nutrients through scientific and reasonable diet after early laryngeal cancer surgery. Eating foods rich in high quality protein, such as beef, can help to strengthen the patient’s resistance; while appropriate amount of fresh fruits and vegetables, such as celery, kiwi fruit, carrot, etc., can provide vitamins and minerals for the patients after surgery.

Since early laryngeal cancer patients cannot eat through mouth after surgery, it is recommended to take in nutrition through nasal feeding tube by means of fluid; besides, light diet is also helpful for the prognosis of the wound.

If there is any discomfort after early laryngeal cancer surgery, it is recommended to go to regular hospitals as soon as possible for clear diagnosis, standardized treatment and scientific and reasonable diet under doctors’ guidance.