Patient's question:
My classmate is a pelvic cancer patient and has been undergoing chemotherapy. I heard her husband has been wanting to be intimate with her, but he's afraid it might affect her condition. Can she have sexual activity during pelvic cancer chemotherapy?Doctor's answer:
From the perspective of your physical recovery, sexual activity is not allowed during chemotherapy or radiation therapy.It is recommended to undergo Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and herbal treatments. Chinese medicine can clear heat, detoxify, activate blood circulation, resolve blood stasis, soften and dissolve hard masses, control the spread of cancer cells, prevent recurrence and metastasis, and improve quality of life. The occurrence of gynecological tumors not only affects the patient's health but also leads to gynecological diseases. Therefore, it is best to have a vaginal discharge test at the gynecology department of the hospital. After identifying the cause, symptomatic treatment should be administered. In daily life, dietary adjustments should be made, focusing on light and easily digestible foods. Spicy, irritating, and cold foods should be avoided.