1. Is it good to take Chinese medicine after chemotherapy for lung cancer?
In the late stage of chemotherapy for lung cancer, traditional Chinese medicine can be used for conditioning to minimize symptoms. In addition, doctors and patients' families should also communicate with doctors in time, and patients' diets should be nutritious but not too greasy. In this process, the most important thing is to do a good job of psychological counseling for patients. Many cancer patients are not sure whether they can take Chinese medicine during chemotherapy. Cancer patients can take Chinese medicine during chemotherapy, because Chinese medicine is relatively peaceful and generally has no side effects, which is acceptable to patients and does not have much conflict with chemical drugs. ?
2. What are the chemotherapy schemes for lung cancer?
Common regimens for small cell lung cancer: EP and CE are the first-line regimens, EP is Vp 16 (etoposide) +PDD (cisplatin), or CBP (carboplatin) +Vp 16 (etoposide); The second-line scheme is Topotecan (Maxim) or Irinotecan (Caputo).
Common regimens for non-small cell lung cancer: There are generally three first-line standard regimens: vinorelbine+cisplatin or carboplatin, paclitaxel+cisplatin or carboplatin, and gemcitabine+cisplatin or carboplatin. There is no obvious difference in curative effect, but there are differences in toxic and side effects. At present, there are two second-line standard schemes commonly used in clinic: Docetaxel and Libitai. From the clinical trial and application, it has been used for many years and the curative effect is positive. It is a classic standard second-line scheme, but its side effects are too great. Libitai has just been listed for more than two years, and its clinical effect is very good. After pretreatment, the side effects are small and the patients are well tolerated.
3. What fruit should I eat after chemotherapy for lung cancer?
Grape: Resveratrol contained in grapes can prevent normal cells from becoming cancerous and inhibit the spread of malignant cells. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that grapes have the functions of replenishing qi and blood, quenching thirst, invigorating stomach and diuresis. Sweet and sour grapes are more suitable for cancer patients after radiotherapy and surgery, and can be eaten often.
Pineapple: Pineapple contains fibrin, which can decompose protein and dissolve blocked blood clots in tissues. Eating pineapple after chemotherapy is helpful to dredge and improve local blood circulation, and has anti-inflammatory and detumescence effects. Pineapple also helps digestion and diuresis, and eating pineapple after chemotherapy is also good for the body.
Kiwifruit: Kiwifruit is sour, sweet, cold and non-toxic. It has the functions of clearing heat, diuresis, removing blood stasis, promoting blood circulation, promoting lactation and diminishing inflammation. It is rich in vitamin C. At present, the absorption rate of vitamin C in all fruits in the world is the highest, reaching 94%. Vitamin C has anti-cancer effect.