How should patients with advanced gastric cancer be cared for?

  Stomach cancer ranks first among all kinds of malignant tumors in China, with the age of prevalence above 50 years old and the ratio of male to female incidence is 2:1. Stomach cancer has caused many people to lose their healthy life, and many patients have lost their hope of treatment in the late stage of the disease, in fact, in the late stage of the disease, not only should we actively carry out treatment, but also should pay attention to the care of the disease, which directly affects the treatment effect of patients. Here is how to take care of patients with advanced gastric cancer: 1. Care of skin and mucous membrane: Bed sores may occur in terminal patients due to their weak constitution and long-term bed rest. Therefore, patients should keep bed sheets neat and dry, turn over regularly, take baths and massage the pressurized parts, and implement morning and evening care to keep patients clean and hygienic so as to improve patients’ comfort. For patients who cannot eat or suffer from oral diseases, oral care should be given. For terminal patients who are unable to discharge sputum, sputum should be eliminated from the oral cavity through oral care in time, and sputum should be sucked out by suction if necessary.  2.Dietary care: Due to long-term chronic consumption, anorexia and side effects caused by radiotherapy and chemotherapy, such as nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite and oral disorders, patients with gastric cancer are weakened and malnourished. Therefore, according to the patient’s hobbies, tastes and nutritional needs, we should work out the diet plan with family members, adjust the variety of patterns and make some colorful, delicious, easily digestible and nutritious diet.  3, excretion care: constipation, diarrhea, urinary retention, urinary incontinence often bring great pain to terminal patients, prevention and early resolution of these problems can promote comfort and help improve the quality of life of patients.