Can people with esophageal cancer eat lard?
Disease description:
The child's father was recently diagnosed with esophageal cancer at the hospital. Lately, he has been craving pork, so I'd like to ask: Can someone with esophageal cancer eat lard?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Sun Qifeng
For esophageal cancer patients, consuming lard is generally not recommended; instead, some vegetable oils can be chosen. This is mainly because after developing esophageal cancer, intake of foods containing animal fats should be reduced to help alleviate the burden on the gastrointestinal tract. In daily life, esophageal cancer patients should opt for soft, fine-textured, and easily digestible foods, such as porridge, noodles, etc.
