Patient's question:
Symptoms: Recent irritability, difficulty controlling emotions, insomnia with frequent dreams, alternating hot and cold, excessive sweating, shortness of breath, and missed period for 2 months. Diagnosed with colon cancer, completed 6 cycles of chemotherapy, currently taking capecitabine and raloxifene. What should be done about uterine fibroids?Doctor's answer:
After chemotherapy, it is recommended to take traditional Chinese medicine to invigorate blood, resolve blood stasis, soften hard masses, disperse nodules, regulate the balance of qi and blood in the body, reduce the side effects of chemotherapy drugs, completely eliminate residual lesions, and lower immunity. Menopause is a gynecological disease that is prone to occur. During treatment, women should pay attention to their own care, especially in terms of hygiene. It is recommended that patients pay close attention to maintaining external genital cleanliness and changing underwear frequently. Avoid sexual activity during treatment and pay close attention to hygiene.