Actress Aindrila Sharma was diagnosed with bone marrow cancer in 2015. A long battle with cancer followed since then. But everything has ended. She died at the age of 24. The number of cancer patients is increasing. Bone marrow cancer is one of the most common cancers in humans.
There are three types of blood cells in the blood. RBCs (Red blood cells), WBCs (white blood cells), and platelets. These blood cells are formed inside the bone marrow and flow to the body through the veins. Inside the bone is a spongy material. In medical terms, it is called a ‘stem cell.’ Bone marrow cancer occurs when these cells begin to grow at an abnormal rate within the marrow. It should not be confused with bone cancer. There are several symptoms to understand whether this cancer has settled in the body or not.
The symptoms are – physical weakness, frequent urination, being thirsty all the time, decreasing body moisture, loss of appetite, dizziness, bone pain, and kidney problems.
What foods should be kept in the daily diet to be protected from bone marrow cancer?
Green vegetables
Not just because of cancer, but to protect against any deadly disease, vegetables are loaded. It is especially important to eat more antioxidant-rich vegetables. But whatever vegetable you eat, it should be cooked on low heat and with less oil. Raw vegetables can’t be eaten at all, especially during cancer treatment. It can further increase the infection. Eat vegetables that can boost immunity. The body can fight cancer, as well as many more difficult diseases.
Fibre-rich foods
Eating more foods that contain fibre is necessary to fight bone marrow cancer. Because fibre is one of the strongest opponents of cancer. Constipation often occurs after chemotherapy. To avoid all that, it is very important to eat food rich in fibre. You can eat more currant juice. Apart from this, there are apples and guavas. Eat more vegetables like oatmeal, almonds, beans, broccoli, and carrots. The risk of getting cancer will be reduced a lot.
Foods rich in vitamins and minerals
Make sure that the body gets enough vitamins and minerals. But vitamin deficiency can lead to more serious diseases. Similarly, minerals are equally important to stay healthy. Many people take vitamin supplements. It is better not to consume such drinks without a doctor’s advice.
Lamb, alcoholic beverages, outside processed foods, street-cut fruits, overly oily-spicy foods—these foods should be avoided.