How much does esophagus cancer radiotherapy cost

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Radiotherapy is an important measure for the treatment of esophageal cancer. If the effect of early surgery is not good, radiotherapy should be considered. At that time, my aunt spent a lot of money on it, and the effect depends on herself. Let's take a look at the cost of esophageal cancer radiotherapy.

How much does esophagus cancer radiotherapy cost

First, radiotherapy is to use high-speed electron, neutron, proton and other rays to irradiate the tumor site, destroy the genetic material of cancer cells, make them unable to replicate and divide, lose their reproductive capacity, and finally achieve the purpose of regression of tumor and elimination of cancer cells.

Second: esophageal cancer radiotherapy can be divided into radical radiotherapy and palliative radiotherapy, and there are also differences between ordinary radiotherapy and precise radiotherapy. There are many differences in the cost of different methods, which should be determined according to the actual situation.

Third: the cost of radiotherapy in general hospitals is 2000-3000 yuan per course of treatment. A patient needs several to more than ten courses of treatment according to his condition, and the total cost is about 1-5 yuan. The cost of conformal radiotherapy is about 6000-7000. The total cost of IMRT in some hospitals is about 50000 yuan.

matters needing attention

Patients should supplement more vitamins and protein, adhere to a low-fat diet, try not to eat salted, smoked, baked and fried food. Usually the diet is light, don't eat too much stimulating things.