2010-5-13
Nasopharyngeal cancer is primarily caused by psychological and emotional changes, emotional stagnation leading to internal organ dysfunction and weakened vital energy, making it difficult for the body to adapt to shifts in external climate and environmental conditions. It can also result from factors such as viral exposure, inhalation of smoke, dietary imbalances, or underlying nasopharyngeal conditions—including residual glandular infections in the nasopharynx, mucosal erosion, mucosal ulcers, and nasopharyngeal hyperplastic nodules. Therefore, the following points should be carefully considered:
1. Pay attention to climate changes, prevent colds, maintain hygiene of your nose and throat, and avoid viral infections.
2. Avoid inhaling harmful fumes whenever possible, such as those from kerosene lamps or insecticide sprays, and actively quit smoking and drinking alcohol.
3. If you have nasopharyngeal symptoms, seek medical attention promptly. For instance, if you notice blood in your nasal mucus, or if you cough up blood-tinged mucus after blowing your nose, or if you experience unexplained swelling of the cervical lymph nodes or fluid buildup in the middle ear, make sure to undergo a thorough examination of your nasopharynx without delay.
 
Lifestyle Management
Individuals diagnosed with nasopharyngeal cancer should avoid physical overexertion—such as heavy manual labor, staying up late, or engaging in excessive physical exercise—since these activities can disrupt the body’s internal balance, weaken immune function, and potentially trigger cancer recurrence or metastasis. During treatment, it’s important to maintain good local hygiene by rinsing the mouth several times daily and, if necessary, performing nasal and pharyngeal irrigation. Additionally, avoid tooth extractions for at least one year.
 
Dietary调理
It is important to maintain a balanced diet by eating plenty of vegetables and fruits, while minimizing or avoiding foods high in nitrites, such as salted fish, pickled vegetables, smoked meats, and cured sausages. Additionally, patients should steer clear of spicy, drying, or irritating foods and limit alcohol consumption. Especially during radiotherapy and chemotherapy for nasopharyngeal cancer, patients often experience symptoms like dry mouth, sore throat, loss of appetite, nausea, and vomiting. According to Traditional Chinese Medicine, these symptoms arise from deficiency of both qi and yin, coupled with excessive heat-toxins in the body. Therefore, it’s crucial to avoid foods that exacerbate dryness, heat, and toxicity. Instead, patients should opt for light, easily digestible meals that are rich in nutrients and offer delicious, satisfying flavors.
 
Regularly eating salted fish may increase the risk of nasopharyngeal cancer.
According to scientific analysis, rotten salted fish is a food directly linked to cancer, particularly increasing the risk of nasopharyngeal carcinoma. In southern China, people aged 15 to 40 are disproportionately affected by this type of cancer. During a recent meeting, attendees from the American Association for the Advancement of Science explicitly highlighted the strong association between salted fish consumption and nasopharyngeal cancer. Hong Kong biochemists have even isolated nitrosamines—a carcinogenic compound—from salted fish. Modern scientific research has confirmed that nitrosamines are potent carcinogens, and in the case of rotten salted fish, these harmful nitrosamines are either formed before or during the salting and drying process. Regularly consuming such contaminated fish significantly raises the risk of developing not only nasopharyngeal cancer but also other types of cancer.
 
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