Contemporary Nursing

Background In recent years, the number of ovarian cancer patients has been increasing year by year, and the five-year survival rate is only 20% -30%. Studies have shown that 40% -80% of cancer patients have varying degrees of malnutrition, and about 20% of cancer patients die directly from malnutrition. Only 5% of non subjective weight loss can also lead to a decrease in survival rate. The 5-year survival rate of malnourished tumor patients is significantly lower than that of patients without malnutrition. Therefore, improving nutritional management for postoperative ovarian cancer patients is crucial. Objective To explore the role of EN in improving gastrointestinal function and enhancing the immune system of postoperative chemotherapy patients with ovarian cancer. As a result, enteral nutrition support therapy can improve the body measurements, biochemical indicators, immune function, and reduce chemotherapy side effects in patients with ovarian cancer undergoing postoperative chemotherapy. Therefore, timely EN treatment can enhance the patient's immune and nutritional status, improve their quality of life and survival rate, and prevent the occurrence of chemotherapy toxic side effects and other complications, which has a very positive and important significance for the prognosis of cancer patients. Conclusion EN treatment can improve patients' gastrointestinal function and enhance their immunity, which is of great significance for patients with ovarian cancer undergoing postoperative chemotherapy.

EN; Postoperative ovarian cancer; Chemotherapy