What treatment method does gastric cancer have

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A relative of our family had a bad stomachache a few days ago, so he was sent to the hospital for examination. As a result, he found that it was gastric cancer, and then he lived in the hospital to prepare for surgery. My mother went to see him, and I went with him. He looked very uncomfortable. For patients with this disease should be treated as soon as possible, I will tell you about the treatment of gastric cancer.

What treatment method does gastric cancer have

First of all: the treatment of gastric cancer should go to the regular professional hospital for examination and treatment, surgical treatment: This is the first choice for the treatment of gastric cancer, but also the fundamental method. Radical resection is feasible in early and middle stage cases, and palliative resection is feasible in late stage cases.

Second: chemotherapy: chemotherapy can be used as a protective treatment after surgery to eliminate residual cancer cells; it can also be used before and during surgery to improve the resection rate and reduce iatrogenic spread. For advanced cases, it can be used as a palliative means to delay the development of the disease.

Finally, radiotherapy was seldom used in the treatment of gastric cancer. Recent studies suggest that preoperative or intraoperative radiotherapy for some patients with gastric cancer can improve the resection rate and long-term effect. In some cases, radiotherapy can be used to relieve the symptoms.

matters needing attention

For patients with gastric cancer, we should have a persistent attitude to the treatment of this disease, at the same time, we should have a positive and optimistic attitude towards life. In daily life, we should also timely correct some bad living habits, avoid contact with spicy and other stimulating food in diet, and carry out some physical exercise appropriately.