"I was diagnosed with pulmonary nodules last week. I can't sleep at night these days. I'm afraid it will turn into cancer. I don't even dare to eat beef. What should I do?"
received a private message from a fan in the background. Now it's getting more and more Many people have detected nodules and . The first reaction of many people is to worry about cancer. This is human nature, but in order to avoid cancer, is it the right thing to avoid beef?
1. If nodules are detected, will they turn into cancer sooner or later?
Many people start to panic when they detect nodules, fearing that they will develop into tumors. But in fact, nodules are small protruding tumors, and slightly larger ones are called masses. They can grow in any part. Among them, the lungs, thyroid, breast, subcutaneous, etc. are the common places for nodules. The vast majority of nodules are benign, and only a few are malignant tumors.
, Pulmonary nodules: 80% are benign
Is a mass in the lungs a pulmonary nodule? No, pulmonary nodules refer to round or nearly round opaque nodules with a diameter of less than 3 cm in the lungs, appearing in single or multiple forms. It should be clear that pulmonary nodules are not equivalent to early-stage lung cancer. More than 80% of pulmonary nodules are benign, and only a few non-benign nodules may become malignant during follow-up.
Generally speaking, the larger the nodule, the higher the risk. When the nodule is directly larger than 5 mm and smaller than 10 mm, the malignant degree is up to 28%, and reexamination is required every 3 months. If the nodule is directly larger than 10 mm, reexamination is required every two months. If there is no change in the follow-up, it can be extended. After reexamination, if the nodule is larger than 3 cm, the malignancy of the lesion is very high, and surgery may be required. Surgical resection is recommended for all nodules assessed as "high-risk".
, Breast nodules : 80% are benign
Breast nodules are not a disease, but a sign of imaging . Generally, indeterminate masses less than 1 cm found during physical examination can be called breast nodules. Festival. Clinically, more than 90% of breast nodules are benign, and only 4%-10% are malignant tissues.
Although most breast nodules are benign, if they are detected to be in the BI-RADS3-5 category, they may be malignant lesions and should not be taken lightly. BI-RADS is a classification of malignancy proposed by the American College of Radiology for the Breast Imaging Reporting and Data System. The larger the number in the suffix, the higher the degree of malignancy. is generally classified as BI-RADS3, with a malignancy possibility of 2%, while BI-RADS5 category, and the degree of malignancy is higher than 95%.
. Thyroid nodules: 90% are benign
Thyroid nodules are also very common nodular lesions. According to clinical data, 90% of nodules are benign, and only 5%-10% are malignant tumors. Moreover, benign nodules are not the source of thyroid cancer. After patients are diagnosed as benign, they generally will not deteriorate into cancer.
The nature of the thyroid gland is generally clarified through ultrasound examination. The ultrasound classification system judges it as level 1-3, which means it is a benign nodule with no suspicious features; it is judged as level 4, which is dangerous and requires biopsy for further confirmation. If it is judged to be grade 5, it may be malignant. The nodule also has signs of hypoechoicity, calcification, and unclear boundaries. The degree of malignancy is >80%, and resection should be considered.
2. Is beef the "hair material" of nodules? Can I eat it?
Professor Li Weimin, director of the Clinical Nutrition Department of the First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, , said that folk "fat foods" mainly include seafood, eggs, beef, etc. These foods are only for some people who have allergic reactions or gastrointestinal discomfort. But for nodule patients, these high-protein diets are more conducive to postoperative wound recovery and healing. Blind taboos may lead to malnutrition and be detrimental to recovery.
For patients with nodules, as long as the quality of the meat is not up to standard or they are allergic to certain meats, there are basically no strict restrictions. Any meat can be eaten appropriately, but it is recommended to eat it in a light or stewed form. , it is easier for patients to absorb and digest, and it is also more conducive to nutritional supplements.
3. After nodules are detected, which foods should be eaten less?
For patients with nodules, there are no restrictions on what to eat, but a reasonable diet is more effective in preventing further transformation of nodules. So in daily life, which diets are really "taboo"?
. BBQ and smoked food
Barbecue, smoked and other high-temperature processed foods can produce a large amount of benzopyrene, acrylamide and other highly carcinogenic substances. Regular consumption of these foods will increase the risk of cancer. relatively elevated.
. Alcohol
Alcohol has a certain irritation to nodules and may increase the risk of cancer and increase the sensitivity of nodules to other carcinogens. At the same time, alcohol can also stimulate blood vessels, nerves, etc., affect the body's endocrine balance, change the body's internal environment, and increase the possibility of nodule recurrence.
, exogenous hormone products
Thyroid and breast nodules are all nodules that are easily affected by hormone fluctuations in the human body. If you consume too many supplements and health products in order to dissipate the nodules as soon as possible, these foods are likely to contain exogenous of hormones, leading to an imbalance in the endogenous environment, which in turn induces nodule growth.
. High-iodine foods
High iodine is a major cause of hyperthyroidism. For patients with hyperthyroidism and thyroid nodules, high-iodine foods such as seaweed, kelp, and dried shrimps can easily stimulate hyperthyroidism, and may cause the recurrence of nodules after consumption. Therefore Best avoided.
Nodules are not all tumors, and some nodules cannot even be called diseases. However, when nodules are found in the body, one should not be too indifferent. For such sub-health signals, more attention should be paid to improving lifestyle and eating habits to prevent the formation of pathological products. appear, thereby increasing the risk of cell mutation. #numberoneweekly#
Reference:
[1] "Will pulmonary nodules "evolve" into lung cancer? Understand these high-frequency issues in one article! ". Wuhan Union Hospital. 2022-04-22
[2] "Are Breast Nodules BI-RADS Category 3 Dangerous? The 28-year-old model avoided breast cancer after undergoing surgery! ". Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital Affiliated to Zhejiang University School of Medicine. 2020-10-20
[3] "How to eat after pulmonary nodule surgery? 》. Department of Thoracic Surgery, the First Affiliated Hospital of Jiaotong University.2020-10-17
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