My father in law will be going for radiation soon...due to brain tumour. Can anyone advise what food or vitamins to give him after radiation.
2007-07-22 19:32:07 · 5 answers · asked by Leo Juv 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Cancer
A general, healthy , well balanced diet, lots of fresh fruit and veggies.
Do not give supplements unless you have checked with a Dr that they won't interfere with prescribed medications.
A bland diet is often reccommended after chemotherapy to assist with nausea but not needed after radiation.
Depending on where in the brain the tumour is located, saliva glands may be affected, so lots of fluids with food, to help with swallowing, and soups are often a good option.
2007-07-22 19:43:28 · answer #1 · answered by Tarkarri 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
All supplements have to be cleared by the doc.
A balanced diet will be good. Try to include foods high in anti-oxidants, they are way better than supplements; broccoli, carrot, beetroot, tumeric (a spice) and much more. When I was under going radiation and chemotherapy for nose cancer, my mum juiced raw carrot and beetroot for me to drink.
Radiation patients will suffer burns more or less. If possible, pls try to avoid rubbing or scrubbing the area the radiation is applied. Use oil-free moisturizers to keep the skin hydrated; aloe vera gel is extremely good. When going for radiation, make sure the skin is thoroughly cleansed, that's is why my nurses recommended oil-free moisturizer as they are easily absorbed and easy to clean off. When bathing, try not to use soap on the area of skin affected as well, as soap will exfoliate away the dead skin cells and thus the skin will not be "thick" enough to cushion the radiation. I had seen patients will skin so badly burnt, they crack...
2007-07-23 14:31:58 · answer #2 · answered by paced27 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask the doctor. The doctor can tell you what this indiviual needs. Each patient is differnt!
2007-07-25 12:27:37 · answer #3 · answered by Dixie_mom 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why are you not asking the doctor in charge?
2007-07-23 02:40:53 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Please visit "http://www.smile.org.au/" yourself. There are some diet suggestions on the website.
1. http://www.smile.org.au/cancers/brain%20tumours.htm
--> DIETARY ADVISE
2. http://www.smile.org.au/OurApproachToCancers/CancerRadiationTherapy.htm
2007-07-24 02:07:48 · answer #5 · answered by Pro. Noel Campbell 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋