Patient's question:
A classmate's mother has been diagnosed with stage II pelvic cancer and has already undergone surgery. Currently, there are no signs of metastasis. Is chemotherapy still necessary after surgery for pelvic cancer if the cancer cells have not spread?Doctor's answer:
Hello, pelvic cancer patients after chemotherapy, chemotherapy may cause your blood count to decrease. Western medicine advocates protein supplementation. While Chinese medicine suggests dietary recommendations: You can moderately consume fruits, vegetables, chicken, pork, beef, soy products, and milk, etc. Forbidden foods: Such as fried foods, puffed foods, spicy foods, seafood, allergenic foods, and avoid using overly nourishing foods. It is recommended that pelvic cancer patients take Chinese medicine during chemotherapy to regulate the adverse reactions caused by chemotherapy, 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 recommended to combine treatment with Chinese medicine that has anti-tumor effects, such as Astragalus, Atractylodes macrocephala, and Scutellaria, etc.