Question
The patient has been undergoing radiation therapy for 25 days after thymoma surgery and continues to experience chest tightness, accompanied by nausea and vomiting, a significant decrease in appetite, and a foreign body sensation at the root of the throat, similar to sticky substances adhering.
Answer
For such symptoms, it is recommended to temporarily halt the relevant treatment and consult with the surgical department to assess the treatment effect and formulate an appropriate treatment plan to minimize the adverse effects on the body. Considering that it may be a gastrointestinal reaction caused by radiation therapy, it is suggested to undergo a review at the hospital’s oncology department, to determine the cause through detailed examination and provide symptomatic treatment. At the same time, attention should be paid to adjusting dietary habits, and it can be consulted with the oncology department first for an appointment.