Patient's question:
I was diagnosed with pelvic cancer two years ago after having my cervix removed. It has now recurred inside the pelvis. I underwent two months of radiotherapy and three cycles of chemotherapy, and my condition is currently good. I would like to know if I need to see a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner for post-surgery recovery after undergoing a complete pelvic cancer surgery.Doctor's answer:
Hello, pelvic cancer patients after chemotherapy. Chemotherapy may cause a decrease in your blood count, and Western medicine advocates protein supplementation. While traditional Chinese medicine suggests dietary recommendations: you can appropriately consume fruits, vegetables, chicken, pork, beef, soy products, and milk, etc. Foods to avoid: fried foods, puffed foods, spicy foods, seafood, allergenic foods, and avoid using overly nourishing foods. It is recommended that pelvic cancer patients take traditional Chinese medicine during chemotherapy to regulate the adverse reactions caused by it, such as nausea and vomiting. Yao medicine can comprehensively adjust the function of various organs in the body and control the regeneration of cancer cells. If necessary, it is important to combine treatment with traditional Chinese medicine that has anti-tumor effects, such as Astragalus, Atractylodes macrocephala, and Scutellaria, etc.