Cancer is a big word itself that give sleepless nights to many. The thought of you struggling to see your loved ones go through all the pain is horrifying. When a woman gets to know she has cancer or ovarian cancer the first thing that comes to her is shock. Along with overcoming this shock she has to survive the pain due to the cancer, emotional stress due to hormonal imbalances, the pain of the treatments, fear of reoccurrence of cancer, side effects of medicines, etc. There is no end to suffering for a woman detected with ovarian cancer. Following are few tips given below that can help you cope up with ovarian cancer and its effects on your body and mind.
Managing physical symptoms
Suffering from any kind of cancer can have effects on your physical health. Ovarian cancer has the following effects: shortness of breath due to accumulation of fluids in lungs, nausea due to bowl obstructions, loss of appetite due to nausea, constipation due to bowl obstructions or medicines, menopause, lymphoedema, vaginal discharge, tiredness, incontinences, mouth ulcers, swollen abdomen, pain, etc. These symptoms can be treated to make you feel better. Medical science has helped a number of patients suffering from cancer with the help of surgeries, chemotherapies, drugs and painkillers.
Besides medical treatment the person suffering from cancer needs support from family and friends. Chemotherapies, surgeries, drugs, anti emetic, painkillers will have the capacity of treating cancer when the patient is emotionally comforted and supported. The willingness of living in a human being comes from loved ones. Talk to a specialist about all your symptoms and problems associated to cancer, he will surely suggest the right treatment to make you feel better.
Managing emotional symptom
Diagnosis of cancer leaves a huge impact on the person suffering, their partners, their kids, families and friends as well. At times you are hit with shock the moment you know you are suffering from cancer, at times you realize later. This news can make you feel depressed, sad, tired and also scared. Chances are that you feel normal and take your treatments positively to get better. And, the situation with your family is no different, even they go in shock. Your loved ones are also going to suffer with you.
However, your emotional stress can hinder your treatment results. Stress is very bad for your emotional or physical well being. You need to be strong and take your treatments positively. To do so you can talk your feeling out to your spouse, your relatives, friends or anyone else you are comfortable talking to. You can also talk to a patient who is already suffering from cancer, or was suffering from it. Talk to her about her experiences to know the treatment better. Taking specialist advice about your feelings can also be of great help.
Ovarian cancer diet
Treatment and prevention of cancer cells can be done with the help of food. Healthy food has always been a good treatment for a number of problems. With cancer comes its threat of reoccurrence and spreading. You can prevent it with the help of good food. However, the question is what food can help you. Take a look at the type of foods that can help you.
Vitamin E
Vitamin E has the capacity of suppressing telomerase activities; telomerase is a ribonucleprotien that aggravates cancer cells. Vitamin E is an amazing antioxidant that has the capacity of protecting your body from free radical damage. Studies say vitamin E help in protecting against cancer and also treating it.
Green tea
Green tea is a very good source of polyphenol and an amazing antioxidant. Polyphenol helps your body in a number of ways. It is very good in killing a number of illnesses of your body. Not just general illnesses it can also kill cancer cells and prevent them from growing and reoccurring. Studies also say women drinking green tea regularly have chances of surviving ovarian cancer.
Vitamin D
Vitamin D is obtained by sunlight. Exposing yourself to the sunlight at the time of sunrise and sunset is very important for your wellbeing. Women not exposed to sunlight have higher chances of suffering from ovarian cancer, hence ovarian cancer cases are very common at higher altitudes. However, vitamin D is available in the form of supplements as well. You can ask your physician to suggest some supplements.
