Ways to prevent pancreatic cancer from coming back
Guo Shifang said that during treatment, pancreatic cancer patients need to consume one-third more protein than people of the same age and weight, otherwise they will lack the physical strength to undergo treatment. Except for not eating high-sugar foods, patients can basically have no dietary restrictions, and can even eat fast food.
But during the follow-up period, you need to be more particular about your diet and not overwork your pancreas. You should be careful not to consume a high-fat diet, not overcook, choose nutritious food, eat regularly, and not eat too much sweets, because pancreatic cancer is related to sugar.
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Studies have shown that there is a strong linear dose-response relationship between fasting blood glucose concentration and pancreatic cancer incidence in the prediabetes and diabetes range. For every 0.56 mmol/L increase in fasting blood glucose concentration, the incidence of pancreatic cancer will increase by 14%.
How to soothe patients’ emotions
Guo Shifang said that his medical practice is to let patients correctly understand their own condition, not over-estimate or underestimate it, let patients know what kind of treatment they should receive and what kind of help they can expect, so that they can have a positive emotional response.
He reminded that some patients may experience what TCM calls “liver qi stagnation” or “liver qi reversal” during cancer treatment, with symptoms including chest distension, chest tightness, poor sleep, flank pain, heartburn, irritability, etc. The liver is closely related to emotions. When TCM helps regulate emotions, commonly used Chinese medicines include bergamot, chrysanthemum, turmeric, lily, lavender, etc., to regulate liver qi, so that patients’ emotions will be easier to ease and they will be more confident to accept different stages of treatment.
Studies have shown that chrysanthemum is rich in phenolic compounds, which have strong antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer, liver and kidney protection, and immune regulation effects.
Guo Shifang also recommends other methods he uses to calm down, including:
●Abdominal breathing, deep breathing: exhale to push down your stomach, then inhale to expand your stomach.
●Meditate, contemplate and do yoga.
● Listen to alpha wave music , such as crystal music, white noise or forest music. Studies have shown that alpha wave neurofeedback can improve the mental state of the subjects.
Some of the herbs mentioned above may sound unfamiliar, but many can be purchased at health food stores and Asian grocery stores. However, since everyone’s body is different, please consult a professional doctor for specific treatment plans.
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