Tumor, Nutrition FAQ

Can tumors be influenced by specific foods? My mother has a tumor in her abdomen, but I'm not sure what type it is. Recently, a senior nurse mentioned that people with tumors should avoid eating mushrooms, pumpkin, peanuts, eggplant, tofu, sesame oil, and taro. Many of these...

Nutritional support for HER2-positive breast cancer patients (patients are very weak)? Hello, Nutritionist: My mother is 63 years old and is a stage IV HER2-positive breast cancer patient with metastasis to the brain and bones. She was diagnosed in early January and has been unde...

Knee Health Diet Hello Doctor, I previously had surgery on my right knee due to a giant cell tumor, which was performed twice because of recurrence. I would like to ask: 1. Is there a connection between my diet and the likelihood of recurrence or tumor growth? 2. It has been over...

Thyroid tumor Hello, what should I pay attention to in my diet? Is it related to hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism?

After breast tumor removal, how should one care for the wound in terms of diet? After your friend underwent the removal of 3 cm tumors from both breasts and had them filled with silicone gel, with the incision located at the nipple, it's important to focus on a diet that pro...

Lignans intake Hello, I would like to ask whether patients with gynecological cancers or hormonal disorders can consume phytoestrogens such as yam and flaxseed, or if they should avoid them. Additionally, is phytoestrogen beneficial or harmful for tumor patients? What impact does...

Post-operative diet after fibroepithelial tumor surgery? I just had surgery for a fibroid adenoma, and my husband bought pumpkin for me to eat. However, my mother-in-law heard somewhere that "pumpkin should not be consumed after surgery." Is it really not advisable to e...

Cancer-Fighting Vegetarian Nutrition Hello: Patient situation: The family discovered last year that the patient has stage 3 soft tissue sarcoma and completed chemotherapy with paclitaxel at the end of last year. Now, due to religious beliefs and a plant-based diet for health reas...

Postoperative dietary management for ovarian tumor resection (vegetarian) Hello, my mother recently underwent surgery to remove a tumor from her right ovary, along with the right ovary itself. She is a vegetarian, and I would like to ask for recommendations on how to recover and ...

Low blood pressure and low protein levels? My husband has been on dialysis for over 20 years and has contracted hepatitis C due to dialysis-related infections. He also suffers from hepatic encephalopathy. Two years ago, he was diagnosed with metastatic liver tumors. Last month, h...

Chemotherapy for Colorectal Cancer and Diet Hello, nutritionist. My mother is 60 years old with a BMI of 24. She is a stage IV colorectal cancer patient with liver metastasis, has a 30-year history of hypertension, and a 3-year history of diabetes. In July of this year, she under...

Nutritional Care for Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma Hello, what dietary considerations should be taken into account for nasopharyngeal cancer? Are there any specially designed energy soups or recipes for nasopharyngeal cancer?

The purine content of white fungus? Regarding the purine content of white fungus, is it suitable for an elderly person who has had one kidney removed due to a renal tumor, has poor function in the remaining kidney but does not require dialysis, and also has cardiovascular disease...

Lung cancer Hello, Nutritionist: I just researched the effects of Brazilian mushrooms on tumors and cancer cells. My mother has lung cancer, with a tumor measuring seven centimeters, diagnosed as squamous cell carcinoma. How can she incorporate this into her diet? Besides treatme...

Diet for Liver Cancer, Liver Cirrhosis, Jaundice, and Ascites Hello Dietitian: A CT scan has revealed three liver tumors, cirrhosis, jaundice, and ascites, with kidney function at the lower limit. I have been very careful with my diet, but the ascites accumulates quickly. After p...

Grape seed Hello, Nutritionist: I am a 35-year-old woman who has been taking 300 mg of grape seed extract capsules daily for two years. Recently, I read in a magazine that grape seeds contain estrogen, and consuming them in excess may lead to uterine fibroids or breast tumors (br...

After surgery, once you have passed gas, what should you eat? After a biopsy surgery, since there may be a need for a second surgery (due to a large tumor), here are some dietary recommendations: 1. **Post-Surgery Diet**: - After passing gas, you can start with light foods. ...

Post-operative care after brain tumor surgery? Hello, Doctor: My friend's mother recently had brain surgery and is about to be discharged! I would like to ask the physician how to care for her after discharge. I heard that eating bass fish can help wounds heal faster! Is thi...

Can people with gastrointestinal issues drink yogurt? Hello, doctor. Due to my ongoing gastrointestinal issues, I frequently experience diarrhea (a few times a month, lasting anywhere from 3 to 5 days each time). After undergoing examinations at a major hospital, the doctor concl...

Question Hello, nutritionist. I would like to ask you about the unsweetened green tea sold at 7-Eleven, which has a shelf life of about 20 days. Is this type of tea harmful or beneficial to health? Additionally, there are claims online that drinking green tea can prevent cancer. ...