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Targeted drug regorafenib often accompanies adverse reactions in treatment, among which fatigue, stomatitis, and decreased appetite have the greatest impact on quality of life. The key to scientific management lies in early identification and hierarchical intervention, rather than passive tolerance. The following are targeted strategies for patients and caregivers to refer to.

1、 Weak management: dynamic energy-saving

Energy accounting

Classify daily activities based on energy consumption (such as grooming=low, walking=medium), prioritize completing core tasks, and suspend non essential activities. Mandatory 15 minute break after each activity.

Micro motion activation

When not bedridden, perform 5-minute sit up leg lifting or fist clenching exercises twice a day to combat muscle wasting; If the resting heart rate increases by more than 20 beats per minute compared to the baseline, then only bed activities are allowed on that day.

Sleep rhythm solidification

Fixed wake-up time (with an error of less than 30 minutes), strictly control the lunch break within 20 minutes to avoid exacerbating fatigue caused by the reversal of day and night.

2、 Coping with stomatitis: maintenance of mucosal barrier

Step by step mouthwash plan

Morning, after meals, and before bedtime: Gently rinse with physiological saline or sodium bicarbonate solution (1 teaspoon baking soda+250ml cold boiled) for 1 minute.

If redness or stinging occurs: switch to a refrigerated mouthwash containing 0.9% sodium chloride, let it sit for 2 minutes after each rinse, and then spit it out.

Dietary trait adjustment

Eliminate rough, acidic, or excessively hot foods; Crush solid food into a paste and add a small amount of vegetable oil (such as olive oil) to lubricate the mouth.

Early warning signal

Once white spots or bleeding points are found, immediately contact a doctor and do not use alcohol based mouthwash on your own.

3、 Decreased appetite: priority given to nutrient density

Concrete implementation of 'eating less, eating more'

Divide three meals a day into six small meals (each with a capacity of approximately 150ml), set a mobile alarm to remind you to eat every 2.5 hours, and avoid missing meals due to feeling hungry.

Strengthen the calorie intake of each bite

Mix protein powder or coconut oil in Congee, soup or dairy products (increase about 100kcal per serving), and drink a small sip of sour drinks (such as lemonade) 15 minutes before meals to stimulate taste buds.

Environmental regulation

Maintain a seated position during meals, turn off the TV, and focus on chewing; If you feel nauseous when smelling greasy food, you can try eating cold food (such as cold tofu) to reduce the odor irritation.