What are the best foods to eat before radiation?

Good sources of protein include lean meat, fish, poultry, dairy products (cheese, Greek yogurt, milk, cottage cheese), eggs, nuts, beans & lentils, soyfoods (tofu, soymilk, tempeh, edamame), commercial nutrition beverages (like Ensure® , Boost®, or Orgain™, Enu™) and protein powders.

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What should I eat before radiation?

Eat a variety of protein-rich foods that are low in fat. Include seafood, lean meat and poultry, Greek yogurts, eggs, beans, soy products, and unsalted nuts and seeds. Some soy products are highly processed and not as good for you as other types of soy.

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What foods should you avoid before radiation therapy?

Avoid raw vegetables and fruits, and other hard, dry foods such as chips or pretzels. It's also best to avoid salty, spicy or acidic foods if you are experiencing these symptoms. Your care team can recommend nutrient-based oral care solutions if you are experiencing mucositis or mouth sores caused by cancer treatment.

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How do you prepare nutritionally for radiation?

Early in radiation treatment, most patients are able to eat regular food. As long as you can tolerate doing so, eat foods with a variety of textures and consistencies to help maintain the strength of your swallowing muscles. If you start finding it hard to chew or swallow, you might transition to a soft or liquid diet.

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What not to do before radiation treatment?

Ask your radiation therapy team before you use anything on the skin in the treatment area. Powders, creams, perfumes, deodorants, body oils, ointments or lotions can irritate skin or may affect your response to the radiation treatment.

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How can I reduce the side effects of radiation therapy?

Radiation therapy side effects: 5 tips to cope
  1. Get enough sleep during radiation therapy. ...
  2. Treat skin exposed to radiation with TLC. ...
  3. Maintain a well-balanced diet. ...
  4. Commit to physical activity. ...
  5. Get the support you need.

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What fruit is good for radiation treatment?

Foods that enhance the effectiveness of radiation treatment
  • Apples.
  • Apricots.
  • Arctic char.
  • Arugula.
  • Beans, dry.
  • Bell peppers.
  • Blackberries.
  • Black cumin.

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Should you drink water before radiation?

It is important that you are well hydrated (drinking plenty of fluids) even before you start your treatment. We ask that you aim to drink 1.5-2 litres (6-10 average mug sizes) of fluid a day. Try to drink water or non- caffeinated drinks. It is best to avoid caffeinated, fizzy and alcoholic drinks.

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What vitamins should be avoided during radiation treatment?

Rhodiola and vitamin A should be used with caution during radiation therapy.

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Does vitamin D help with radiation?

Abstract. Radiation resistance is a serious issue in radiotherapy. Increasing evidence indicates that the human gut microbiome plays a role in the development of radiation resistance. Vitamin D is an important supplement for cancer patients treated with radiotherapy.

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How can I boost my immune system during radiation?

5 Ways to Keep Your Immune System Healthy After Cancer Treatment
  1. Healthy Eating. One of the most important things you can do to boost your immune system is to nourish your body with healthy food. ...
  2. Regular Exercise. Regular exercise can boost your immune system. ...
  3. Reduce Stress. ...
  4. Prioritize Sleep. ...
  5. Avoid Alcohol and Tobacco.

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How can I boost my energy during radiation?

Tips for boosting or saving energy
  1. Drink plenty of water.
  2. Eat a balanced diet.
  3. Have short naps if you need to.
  4. If you're working, see if you can reduce your hours or work from home if possible.
  5. Ask family and friends for help with things like shopping, housework, gardening, and collecting the children from school.

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What tastes good after radiation?

Try high-protein foods that may taste better cold or at room temperature. Examples include cheese or cottage cheese plates; macaroni salads with shrimp, ham or cheese; tuna, egg, ham or chicken salad; cold meat or luncheon meat sandwiches; or cold salmon.

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What vitamins should I take before radiation?

Antioxidants include vitamins A, C, E, beta-carotene, and selenium, among others. Antioxidants repair damage to cells and also prevent damage.

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Why am I so tired after radiation?

Radiation therapy causes fatigue because the body is working so hard to repair the damage that treatment has caused. Symptoms include exhaustion, mental fatigue, pain, nausea, short-term memory problems, and more. Asking for help and self-care are important for coping with fatigue.

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How much weight do you lose during radiation treatment?

During radiation treatment, the mean weight loss was 4.33 kg, and 53.6% (1303) patients had high weight loss (HWL; ΔW≥5%). The proportion of HWL was higher in patients with advanced T stage, N stage, high BMI level and who received chemotherapy.

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What should I drink during radiation?

You can have high energy drinks such as milkshakes or soups. And you can add high protein powders to your normal food. Your doctor or nurse can prescribe these for you. It is important to drink plenty of fluids, at least 2 litres a day if possible.

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Do you lose weight after radiotherapy?

Loss of appetite

Feeling sick and tired during radiotherapy can make you lose your appetite, which could lead to weight loss. But it's important to try to eat healthily and maintain your weight during treatment. Tell your care team if you do not feel you're eating enough.

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How long after radiation will I feel better?

Most side effects generally go away within a few weeks to 2 months of finishing treatment. But some side effects may continue after treatment is over because it takes time for healthy cells to recover from the effects of radiation therapy. Late side effects can happen months or years after treatment.

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Should I shower after radiation treatment?

Skin changes usually occur one to two weeks after your treatment begins and may last one to two weeks after your last treatment. You may shower or bathe throughout your radiation therapy. Your nurse will recommend a mild soap for you to use. It is important to keep skin folds clean and dry.

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How do you prepare your bowel for radiotherapy?

Guidance to keep your rectum (bowel or back passage) empty

Use a Glycerin suppository (inserted via the back passage) at least one hour before you leave home on the day of your CT planning scan. Then continue taking every day whilst having your daily radiotherapy sessions.

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Why do you need a full bladder for radiation?

By having a full bladder, a portion of your small bowel can be pushed out of the radiation field. This may decrease your chances and severity of diarrhea. You can ask your health care team why it is important to have a full bladder for treatment.

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Do blueberries help with radiation?

The researchers explain that the blueberry extract does not only make cancer cells more sensitive to radiation, but it also reduces the abnormal cell growth that fuels cancer development.

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Does tomato juice help with radiation?

Long-term consumption of tomato juice increases serum carotenoid concentration and contributes to the recovery of early and late skin adverse events caused by radiotherapy.

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Does tea help with radiation?

Furthermore, some evidence also shows that a green tea extract can reduce the acute skin-induced reactions after radiation including pain, the burning-feeling, itching, pulling and tenderness.

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