Postoperative radiotherapy for rectal cancer

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Generally, rectal cancer is treated by surgery, and some need radiotherapy after surgery. Many people are not clear about this. Let me talk about postoperative radiotherapy for rectal cancer.

Postoperative radiotherapy for rectal cancer

First, the treatment of rectal cancer is a systematic process, involving many factors. The treatment effect mainly depends on whether the treatment method is appropriate and the patient's physical function.

Second, rectal cancer is a common malignant tumor of the digestive system. The treatment of this disease includes surgery, radiotherapy, chemotherapy and other methods. Preoperative adjuvant radiotherapy and chemotherapy can be carried out. In general, surgery can be performed 3-4 weeks after the end of radiotherapy or chemotherapy. The operation method depends on the specific condition. Some patients can take anus preserving surgery, while others need anus resection.

Third, reasonable treatment for rectal cancer has a good effect, but only surgery and chemotherapy are not enough, because surgery and chemotherapy mainly kill cancer cells. It can't change the etiology and pathogenesis of rectal cancer, so TCM treatment can be used to change the etiology and pathogenesis after operation, so that cancer cells can lose the chance of recurrence and metastasis.

matters needing attention

We should remember that after rectal cancer surgery, we should eat more fresh vegetables and fruits to supplement carotene and vitamin C, and then eat an appropriate amount of walnuts, peanuts, dairy products and seafood to supplement vitamin E. Do not eat spicy, stimulating food.