Chemotherapy is used as a systemic method in the treatment of cancer and uses cytotoxic drugs that effectively prevent the rapid spread and growth of cancer cells, but the main problem is the side effects of these drugs, which often stop the treatment due to complications.
Chemotherapy is a very strong venous stimulant for more than 24 hours, which often causes phlebitis and, as a result, the loss of superficial veins. Phlebitis is an inflammatory response caused by intravenous injection of chemotherapy drugs, which may last for several weeks to several months and causes varying degrees of venous damage, including pain, redness and swelling, warmth, stiffness and cord formation at the injection site, and ultimately fever. The incidence of phlebitis caused by chemotherapy has been reported to be about 70%, which increases the risk of thrombophlebitis and embolism in patients and overshadows the health status of patients.
One of the suggested options in this regard is the use of sesame oil (Sesamum indicum), which, according to the results of research, reduces the incidence of phlebitis in patients undergoing chemotherapy.
Various studies have reported the antioxidant, anti-mutagenic, and anti-inflammatory properties of sesame oil.
Based on the results of experiments conducted on patients undergoing chemotherapy, the two intervention groups (using sesame oil) and the control group (not using sesame oil) had a significant difference in terms of the severity (degree) of phlebitis, so that the severity of phlebitis in the intervention group was less than the severity of phlebitis in the control group.
The results of this study showed that the incidence of phlebitis in people who did not use sesame oil was 70% higher than in people who used this oil.
Using sesame oil is effective in preventing and reducing the incidence of phlebitis caused by chemotherapy, especially since sesame oil is widely available in Iran and does not cost much to the patient.
Sesame oil contains natural antioxidants that prevent the activity of free radicals and, as a result, damage to the growth and activity of cells. For this reason, consuming sesame oil and sesame products in general strengthens the body’s immune system.
Halva Oghab Company has always tried to promote a healthy lifestyle by producing sesame products such as sesame oil. The oils produced by Oghab Halva Company are currently exported to more than 30 countries around the world.
Therefore, in line with the increasing desire of people to consume sesame oil, it is necessary to raise public awareness about choosing a reputable brand in this field; because using miscellaneous oils, in addition to not having beneficial effects, can also be harmful to health. It is hoped that healthy nutrition will also be institutionalized as a correct culture among all members of society.