Chemotherapy is an effective means of cancer treatment, so what is chemotherapy? To put it plainly, chemotherapy is to kill cancer cells through chemotherapeutic drugs to achieve the purpose of treatment. Chemotherapy is the main treatment for gynecological malignancies such as ovarian cancer, and it is also valuable as an adjunctive treatment for cervical and endometrial cancers. Unfortunately, the human body may have various adverse reactions to chemotherapy drugs, among which digestive reactions are the most common, such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and constipation. Many patients suffer from poor appetite, loss of weight, poor physical and mental status, and even resistance to treatment before and after chemotherapy because of chemotherapy side effects. Here are nutritional recipes to develop with patients during chemotherapy. First of all, we need to understand that nausea and vomiting are also graded according to WHO standards: Grade 0: no nausea and vomiting; Grade I: only nausea, able to eat suitable food; Grade II: transient vomiting with nausea, eating significantly less, but able to eat; Grade III: vomiting needs treatment; Grade IV: persistent vomiting, need to control the primary principle of food selection is: high calorie, high vitamin, low fat and light diet. A light diet with low fat. Eat little and often, pay attention to increase the taste, such as sweet and sour can stimulate appetite. (1) For patients without gastrointestinal reactions or whose reactions are not severe, the dietary principles should be varied, nutritionally balanced, and adequate in calories. Choose easily digestible foods and avoid greasy, spicy and stimulating, fried and barbecued foods. (2) For patients whose appetite is affected but who do not have obvious nausea and vomiting, you can choose the patient’s favorite or new varieties of food to stimulate appetite. For example, patients who often eat beef can switch to fish, shrimp, crab, etc. Those who have the conditions can choose sea cucumber, turtle, abalone, etc. But no matter which food you choose, cook it well. But no matter which food you choose, make sure to cook the food well to facilitate digestion and absorption. (3) Patients with severe vomiting can consider fasting for 4-8 hours, which can be extended to 24 hours if necessary, and gradually transition from liquid to normal diet after fasting is over. (4) Patients with anemia can use iron-rich foods, such as fungus, spinach, yam, and red dates. (5) Patients with electrolyte disorders can choose: mangoes, apples, citrus, etc. The following are some examples of food suitable for chemotherapy patients: 1. Fruits: Apple: one of the most nutritious fruits, rich in carbohydrates, vitamins, trace elements (potassium, iron, etc.), dietary fiber, malic acid, tartaric acid, carotene, etc., can calm the mind, if eating less can be juiced. Mango: high calorie, comprehensive nutrition, contains sugar, protein, crude fiber, vitamins and fat, etc., soft texture, often laxative, with certain antiemetic function. Peach: contains protein, fat, carbohydrates, crude fiber, minerals, vitamin B1, malic acid, citric acid, etc. Citrus: rich in vitamin C, carotene, potassium, calcium, iron, with antioxidant capacity, four seasons can be eaten. 2, vegetables: potatoes: contains a more comprehensive nutrition Chen, including: starch, protein, fat, vitamins, minerals. Contains 18 kinds of amino acids, including essential amino acids, potassium content is almost all vegetables in the highest, cooking a variety of ways, can be used as a staple food. Tomatoes: rich in many vitamins and minerals, protein, sugar, fat and fiber, but should not be eaten raw and should not be cooked for long periods of time. Broccoli: nutritionally comprehensive, with anti-cancer effects in itself. Cold and stir-fry are suitable cooking methods for chemotherapy patients. Carrot: It has anti-cancer and anti-aging effects and can improve immunity. It is recommended to be chopped and fried with oil to facilitate comprehensive nutrient absorption. 3, protein-rich food: abalone: extremely rich in nutritional value, containing 20 kinds of amino acids, fat, vitamins and trace elements, chemotherapy patients can choose abalone crushed and cooked porridge for consumption. Sea urchin: contains 17 amino acids, protein content is equal to the quality of chicken, fish twice, also contains unsaturated fatty acids, phospholipids, sugar, calcium, vitamins, etc., including calcium and phosphorus content is higher than milk, the recommended practice for sea urchin egg soup, simple processing, non-greasy. Other foods that contain protein are fish, shrimp, meat, eggs, milk, and beans. Can be processed according to the patient’s favorite taste. 4.Other: Peanut: contains protein, fat, sugar, vitamins, minerals, 8 kinds of amino acids and unsaturated fatty acids needed by human body, lecithin, choline, carotene and crude fiber. With anti-cancer effects, chemotherapy patients can choose peanuts in salt water. Shiitake mushrooms: contain vitamin B, iron, potassium and vitamin D. It is recommended to dry, dice and cook soup, you can add diced carrot, tofu and green onion. Bamboo shoots, pumpkin: both rich in protein, amino acids, vitamins, etc. Different nutritional programs are recommended for different periods: 1.Before chemotherapy starts: 1-2 weeks before chemotherapy, those who can eat and have normal digestive function should be given nutritional support according to the above principles; those who do not eat enough, have poor digestive function or have malnutrition should be given oral or tube-fed total nutrition enteral nutrition according to their condition; those who have insufficient trans-intestinal nutrition should be given parenteral nutrition support. 2.When chemotherapy is in progress: On the day of chemotherapy, breakfast will be advanced and dinner will be retired to avoid or reduce nausea, vomiting and other gastrointestinal reactions. Breakfast to take light food, the amount of ordinary weekdays, 3-4 hours after the intravenous chemotherapy, can reduce discomfort. Large amounts of water during chemotherapy to reduce drug stimulation of the digestive tract mucosa and facilitate toxin excretion. Eat less and more meals, drink water and eat separately, a small number of times, the speed of eating should not be too fast. 3, chemotherapy interval: give high protein, high calorie, high vitamin diet rich in nutrients to promote the body recovery. Pay attention to the gradual progress of food intake, starting with a small amount of light, from semi-liquid (porridge, rotten noodles, steamed eggs, etc.) to the general diet. Food processing methods are mainly stewing, boiling, steaming, and if necessary, making a homogenized diet. In addition to dietary and nutritional support during chemotherapy, patients also need to maintain a relaxed mood, strengthen exercise, improve immunity, and work together to fight the disease!