Should people with cancer avoid eating red meat?

Many people have the notion that completely abstaining from red meat (meat of 4-legged animals such as buffalo, dog, pig, cow…) will reduce the supply of nutrients (containing vitamin B12, iron) for tumors to multiply and develop. develop. The truth is that vitamin B12 or iron is not only found in red meat but also in other animal proteins. Abstaining from these foods can cause protein deficiency, hinder the wound healing process, reduce the ability to prevent infections and maintain a healthy immune system.

People with cancer should not completely give up red meat, but can still eat red meat in an amount of about 0.5 kg per week, and limit processed, chilled, and salted meat. To reduce anxiety, you can eat less red meat and replace it with other protein sources such as eggs, milk, and beans.

In addition, many people believe that cancer patients should only be nourished during the period of radiotherapy and chemotherapy, and then should only eat brown rice and sesame salt to make the body weak and not nourish the tumor. gradually atrophy. This is a misconception that has a negative impact on the treatment process, reduces the patient’s life time, and increases the rate of complications, infection and death.

In general, official medical information advises that cancer patients need to eat a diet full of necessary nutrients to ensure health during treatment and quick recovery.