Patient's question:
Boy, now two years and ten months old, has always been in good health. However, on December 31, 2011, he was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia in children after a fever and blood test. He is currently undergoing chemotherapy at a hospital for blood diseases. The 33-day bone marrow aspiration results determined him to be standard risk.Doctor's answer:
In terms of diet, although the gastrointestinal reactions caused by chemotherapy may lead to a decrease in appetite and reduced food intake during this period, patients should strive to consume foods rich in vitamins and high-quality protein to maintain necessary strength and nutrition. Leukemia is caused by a deficiency of the body's vital energy and the invasion of warm and toxic pathogens into the blood, which damages the bone marrow, leading to a pattern of pathogenic excess and vital deficiency, with both excess and deficiency intertwined. The struggle between the pathogen and the vital energy, and the common treatment principles for this condition include clearing heat, detoxifying, invigorating the spleen and stomach, nourishing yin, and promoting blood circulation to remove blood stasis.