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CA oro-hypopharyngeal+lung metastasis, Kanokwan Thongying 61010157 -…

- - - - Be careful to take care of the drawn line, do not let the line disappear, keep the skin of the irradiated area clean, dry and clean at all times, do not rub and scratch, can take a bath, use a soft towel to gently pat dry.
        
        Do not apply cold/hot compresses in the irradiated area.
        
        Should not use substances that cause skin irritation such as alcohol, balm, conditioner, powder, soap, hot water bag in the radiated area
        
        Should choose to wear clothes that are loose and comfortable, not tight, soft fabric, good ventilation, reduce collar wear, should not wear necklaces to avoid skin friction in the radiated area.
        
        In case of blisters, wash the wound with saline. Do not cover the radiated skin with a plaster as it will widen the wound and you should inform your doctor for topical medication
        
        If your skin is very dry, itchy, you should inform your doctor so that a thin layer of cream and lotion(lotion free from heavy metal) can be applied at bedtime to reduce tightness and dryness.
        
        Do not apply powder to radiated skin as power may contain heavy metals, when radiated can exacerbate skin reactions.
    - - -have enough rest, sleep at daytime 1-2 hour
        -Food that high protein, mineral and high in iron such as liver, fish, red meat, beans, nut, egg, milk, green leaf vegetable
    - - -Avoid irritants such as alcohol and cigarettes.
        -Regularly observe oral abnormalities such as white plaque or pus in the mouth, very painful mouth should inform the doctor because there may be an infection, so pain medication is needed.
        -Avoid mouthwashes that contain alcohol because it will irritate the mouth.
        -Clean mouth by use soft toothbrush to brush gum after every meal and before bed, gargling NSS for clean mouth and observe mouth if there are red mucosa, pain, wound should inform nurse.
        -Apply Vaseline or lip balm in case of sore lips and dry mouth
        -Sip water often in case of dry mouth
        -Eat soft diet or fluid diet, avoid hot or cold, spicy, hard food
    - - -the hair and scalp and should be protected from wind and sunlight by wearing a hat or turban when exposed to sunlight for long periods of time.
        -Using a mild shampoo to wash your hair.
        -Do not rub or scratch your scalp vigorously, do not use a hair dryer and do not dye your hair.
        -Using a mild shampoo to wash your hair and combing must be done gently.
    - - -Consume less but more frequently.
        -Clean mouth to increase appetite
        -Slightly exercise, walking 5-10 minutes to increase appetite
    - - -Avoid stay close with person who has contagious disease such as influenza, pneumonia etc.
        -Avoid stay in crowded people such as market, supermarket, cinema.
        -Eat cooked and clean food, clean water
        -observe sign and symptom of infection such as high fever, chill, fatigue, dyspnea
    - - -Avoid activity that may injure body or harm to skin.
        -Observe bleeding such as black stool (Melena), gum bleeding (scurvy), petechiae
    - - -Eat less but more frequently
        -Avoid hot or cold, fat, sweet, pungent food
        -Plasil or zetron to prevent nausea and vomiting
        -Ginger juice or sour drink such as orange or lemon juice
        -Distraction technique such as listening music, watching TV, meditation
    - - -Drinking water 2-3 L/day
        -Eat food high fiber such as green leaf vegetation, fruit
        -Exercise or physical activity to increase bowel movement