What is the dietary regimen for patients with advanced liver cancer?
Disease description:
My father-in-law was diagnosed with late-stage liver cancer. I searched online to find out whether he can eat eggs. Some sources say he can eat eggs, while others say he should not. So can he actually eat eggs or not? How about drinking milk? What should be considered regarding the diet of a patient with late-stage liver cancer?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Jiang Chenggang
In the late stages of liver cancer, dietary habits should focus on nutrient intake and digestion.
1. It is recommended to choose light, easily digestible liquid and semi-liquid foods, such as millet porridge, yam porridge, etc., to reduce the burden on the liver.
2. Appropriately increase the intake of high-protein foods, such as milk, eggs, lean meat, etc., to maintain bodily functions. At the same time, eat more foods rich in vitamins, such as fresh vegetables and fruits, to supplement necessary nutrients.
3. Patients with advanced liver cancer should avoid eating fried, greasy, spicy, and irritating foods, as well as foods containing high levels of hormones, to prevent increasing the burden and damage to the liver. Eating small, frequent meals at regular intervals is also an important dietary principle, which helps reduce the burden on the intestines and prevent constipation.
