What to Eat with Stage 4 Liver Cancer?

Why do stage 4 liver cancer patients need to pay attention to their diet?

When liver cancer reaches stage 4, nutrition becomes a vital part of supportive care, especially for patients undergoing chemotherapy.

Proper dietary choices can help ease treatment side effects, boost immunity, and improve quality of life.

What Should You Eat?

1. Easily Digestible Foods

• Opt for soft and light meals like boiled rice, porridge, clear soups, and steamed vegetables to reduce stress on your digestive system.

2. High-Quality Protein

• Include lean protein sources such as fish, tofu, egg whites, or chicken. Protein supports tissue repair and strengthens the immune system. Note: For patients with liver dysfunction, consult a doctor about protein intake.

3. Avoid high fat and fried foods.

• Avoid greasy, fried, and processed foods because they are difficult for the body to digest.
• Use rice bran oil and olive oil in small amounts.

4. Drink enough water and eat small, frequent meals.

• It is recommended to sip plain water or thin soup throughout the day.
• Eat 5-6 small meals a day instead of 3 large meals to help reduce nausea from chemo.

5. Supplement with foods that contain antioxidants.

• Such as carrots, pumpkin, tomatoes (ripe), blueberries.