What are the dietary禁忌for nasopharyngeal cancer?

Jun 27, 2024 Source: Cainiu Health
Disease description:

Frequently feeling discomfort in the throat and experiencing pain in the pharyngeal area while eating—according to the doctor, this is nasopharyngeal cancer. What are the dietary禁忌 (taboos/restrictions) for nasopharyngeal cancer?

Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Lu Cheng
Dietary taboos for nasopharyngeal carcinoma mainly include the following aspects: 1. Avoid smoking and alcohol: Both smoking and drinking may stimulate the development of nasopharyngeal carcinoma; therefore, patients should strictly quit smoking and abstain from alcohol. 2. Avoid spicy foods: Such as scallions, garlic, Chinese chives, ginger, Sichuan pepper, black pepper, chili peppers, etc., which may aggravate the condition of nasopharyngeal carcinoma. Patients should try to avoid or consume them in small amounts. 3. Reduce greasy and high-fat foods: Greasy and high-fat foods may lead to internal dampness and heat in the body, affecting the recovery of nasopharyngeal carcinoma; therefore, patients should reduce their intake. 4. Be cautious with pickled and barbecued foods: Pickled and barbecued foods may contain carcinogens; patients should avoid eating them as much as possible, especially salted fish and cured meats. 5. Control high-iodine foods: High-iodine foods such as kelp and laver may cause tumor rupture; patients should consume them cautiously.