Ginseng, ganoderma lucidum, American ginseng, baking soda …… There are a variety of so-called “anti-cancer and anti-cancer foods” on the Internet that claim to have such and such health benefits for various cancer patients, including esophageal cancer. The company’s main business is to provide a wide range of products and services to the public.
What I hope you understand is that no evidence can be found to support whether the above supplements are effective against esophageal cancer. They may have some beneficial effects on the body, but too much of either supplements or food may upset the nutritional balance in the body and lead to certain side effects. Therefore, before you buy or consume them, it is advisable to consult your doctor.
And there are no specific recommendations or contraindications for what foods not to eat for esophageal cancer. However, the general principle is to try to supplement your daily nutrient requirements through a balanced diet. If inadequate dietary intake leads to malnutrition, you can see a physician or dietitian to supplement nutrition through dietary modification or oral supplemental nutrient preparations or vitamin preparations. In addition, try to avoid hot food, the temperature of food and water should be controlled below 55℃; pay attention to chew and swallow slowly and eat less coarse and hard food.
For your daily diet after discharge from the hospital, we recommend that you follow these principles:
- Small, frequent meals (5-7 meals) per day, with the same total amount of food as normal preoperatively (oral supplementation with special medical use formula is available if insufficient). Avoid eating 2 to 3 hours before bedtime.
- The diet should be balanced and diversified to ensure balanced nutrition, with an appropriate amount of high-protein, high-calorie foods (such as noodles, steamed buns, bread, eggs, fish, chicken, lamb, milk, yogurt, and soy products, etc.) during the postoperative recovery period to aid wound healing and weight recovery, as well as an adequate intake of vegetables and fruits (300-500 g daily) to ensure the daily essential Vitamin and trace element intake. Limit the intake of high-fat foods (e.g., cream cakes, fried foods, fatty meats, etc.).
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