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Diet during radiotherapy?
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My father 70 yr aged , diabetic is 4th stage oral cancer patient. He is on IGRT now, which started 2 days back. Kindly let me know which food/fruits he should take considering him vegetarian and diabetic. His Hba1c is 7.2 and he is able to open his mouth completly and can take normal food . Kindly guide 🙏
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It's good that he is able to open his mouth completely.
Hba1c is high, consult to diebetologist and dietitian.
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Dr. Pradeep Kumar Karumanchi
Radiation Oncologist
12 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Its just starting of radiotherapy, so dont worry as most prople wont see any problems till 3 weeks.
He should be given High protein diet, plenty of fluids ,
I suggest atleast 4 litres a day,
No spicy foods,
No hard foods,
Too Hot or cold foods or fluids to be avoided.
If he starts having problems with food intake down the lane, try giving semisolid or liquid food.
Contact you diabetic doctor/dietician for personalized diet plan and medications.
Donot take Antioxidants in any form in large amounts during radiotherapy.
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Dr. Nilaxi Khataniar
Radiation Oncologist
10 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Since he has been started on RT to the oral cavity, I would advise you to follow these points :
- to give him soft diet like well cooked daliya, khichdi etc
- to make the food as nutritious by adding the seasonal vegetables
- fruits should be cut into small pieces so that he can chew easily
- to avoid too spicy food
- you can give him the usual foods which was given prior to radiation, only in a softer form
- give him small frequent meals which will boost his appetite
- to clean the mouth with saline water/ betadine mouthwash after each meal
- to maintain water intake of at least 2 litres/ day
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