Like most health conditions, esophageal cancer too can be dealt with more effectively by augmenting the treatment process with a nutritious diet that can help your body convalesce better.
The esophagus is an indispensable part of the digestive system as it acts as a bridge between the rear portion of your throat and your stomach. Needless to say, any ailment let alone something as serious as cancer that affects the esophagus can quickly become a cause of great anguish. Unfortunately, close to 17000 people get diagnosed with this painful disease in the United States every year [1]. Along with a heaviness in the chest which is often accompanied by a burning sensation, vomiting, pain in the throat, and an inability to swallow due to the pain, comes a sharp drop in weight which can worsen the prognosis for the patient. Besides, a loss of appetite and a parched throat, both of which are associated with cancer treatment, can also exacerbate the condition further.
Here are a few nutritional tips that can be helpful in preventing excessive weight loss during and after treatment:
Consulting your physician and a dietician to chalk out a diet plan that works for you is a good idea especially while your treatment is in progress as well as when you are recuperating after.
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