Can patients with esophageal cancer drink barley tea?
Disease description:
My grandmother is an esophageal cancer patient. Recently, her voice has become a bit hoarse. I'd like her to drink some barley tea—can esophageal cancer patients consume barley tea?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Zhao Haiming
Esophageal cancer patients can drink barley tea in moderation. They should avoid consuming raw, cold, and irritating foods in daily life, such as coffee, strong tea, and icy beverages. Their diet should mainly consist of soft, easily digestible, protein-rich foods. Coarse grains and high-fiber or hard-to-digest foods, such as celery, leeks, corn, and oats, should be avoided.
