nutrients due to your cancer or its treatment. After surgery, your stomach might not be able to hold as much as it once did. Food also can move too quickly from your stomach into your intestine, causing symptoms like diarrhea and sweating after you eat. This is called dumping syndrome. A dietitian can teach you tips to get more calories and nutrition and adjust your diet to prevent problems.
Workout. It’s normal to feel more tired than usual when you have cancer. Exercise is one way to give yourself more energy. Do only as much as you can, even if you can only walk for a few minutes each day.
Rest whenever you need a break.
Get help from friends and family. A cancer diagnosis can be very hard on you emotionally. Lean on friends and family for support. See a therapist who specializes in treating people with cancer. Or join a support group. You might get comfort and reassurance from talking with people who have the same condition that you have. Ask your doctor to recommend a support group in your area.
For information on gastroesophageal junction cancer and more, visit our Health Conditions page on BlackDoctor.org.
SOURCE: Esophageal Cancer Awareness Association, July 28, 2019, Esophageal Treatments