What should I eat to quickly increase white blood cell count after chemotherapy?
Disease description:
My aunt was diagnosed with stomach cancer. After receiving chemotherapy at the hospital, her overall mental condition has declined significantly. I would like to ask, what should be eaten to quickly increase white blood cell count after chemotherapy?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Liu Feng
To rapidly increase white blood cell count, patients can follow these dietary recommendations for nutritional support:
1. High-protein diet: Choose foods such as eggs, lean meats, animal liver and kidneys, dairy products, legumes, and legume products. These foods are rich in protein and help in the recovery of white blood cells. Specifically, foods like animal liver, bone marrow, pig trotters, and lean meats are believed to possess anti-cancer properties and can help increase white blood cell levels.
2. High-vitamin diet: Vitamins C and B-complex, as well as folic acid, aid in cell growth and development. Recommended foods include yeast-leavened breads, peanuts, fresh green vegetables, fruits, and fruit juices.
3. Health supplements: Consuming moderate amounts of tonic herbs such as Codonopsis root (Dang Shen), ginseng, Ganoderma (Ling Zhi), and royal jelly may also help enhance immune resistance and promote white blood cell recovery.
During chemotherapy, patients should maintain a positive mood, avoid sources of infection, and follow the treatment plan provided by their physician to ensure a rapid increase in white blood cell levels.
