Patient's question:
I would like to ask when is the most appropriate time to start chemotherapy? Also, the chief surgeon said that oral chemotherapy is sufficient—is that correct? We are all very concerned about the potential side effects of chemotherapy. Is it necessary to combine it with traditional Chinese medicine? Some people say that chemotherapy is not necessary—is that true?I would also like to ask what precautions we should take in daily life, such as diet and other aspects? My mother eats meat, eggs, dairy, vegetables, and fruits every day. I bought low-fat milk because I heard that people with this condition should drink it. Every three or four days, I will cook some herbs like ginseng, astragalus, and wolfberry chicken soup for her. I also bought (Liaoshen) to be consumed during chemotherapy, as it is said to boost white blood cell production—is that correct? Additionally, should she take calcium supplements, vitamin C, or other similar supplements? Thank you~!!
Doctor's answer:
Hello, about three weeks after surgery, when your body has recovered, you can consider chemotherapy. However, chemotherapy alone has significant side effects, often causing symptoms such as nausea, hair loss, loss of appetite, reduced white blood cell count, and weakened immunity. While killing cancer cells, it also destroys a large number of normal cells. To some extent, this may even promote the growth of cancer cells. It is recommended to take Chinese herbal antitumor oral liquid concurrently to facilitate easy administration, reduce the side effects of chemotherapy, enhance immunity, strengthen the body, and control or prevent recurrence and metastasis.