What Type Of Diet And Precautions Should One Follow During Treatment For Pancreatic Cancer?

Posted on Mon, 6 Aug 2018

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Question : hi doctor,My Aunty age 48 diagnosed with Pancreatic cancer and her treatment started and 6 setting of chemotherapy already happend, but i want to know what type of diet and precautions she should take during treatment

Answered by Dr. Monish De (39 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Green leafy vegetables

Detailed Answer:
Hi

As your aunty is having pancreatic cancer and has undergone chemotherapy she needs to eat foods that are easily digestible

She can eat green leafy vegetables like cabbage, broccoli and try to avoid meat and diary products

She should also avoid outdoor activities

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Monish De (18 hours later)

Thank you Doctor She can go for walk? and she can take more Protein diet as she was facing loose motion also few days back now she is taking sabudaana and she is fine

Answered by Dr. Monish De (9 minutes later)

Brief Answer:

Protein-rich foods bolster the immune system.

Detailed Answer:

Hi

Yes, she can go for walk.

A little bit of exercise is necessary.

Plenty of fruits and vegetables should be included in her diet as it will help her to bind the stool and prevent further loose motion.

She can take lean protein as protein-rich foods bolster the immune system and help repair cells and tissues.

She can also take green tea.

Sabudaana is also fine.

Regards,

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana