How to prevent late recurrence of nasopharyngeal carcinoma

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Although the cure rate of nasopharyngeal carcinoma is high, the recurrence of primary tumor after radical radiotherapy still occurs frequently in clinic. It must be treated in time, especially the "stress" reaction and sequelae after radiotherapy, such as nasal adhesion, radiation osteonecrosis and chronic sinusitis, which can be easily judged as "recurrence" in MR examination. There are many sequelae and poor quality of life in patients with recurrent nasopharyngeal carcinoma after retreatment, so the prevention of recurrence and metastasis is the most important and key in the treatment of nasopharyngeal carcinoma. How to prevent late recurrence of nasopharyngeal carcinoma.

How to prevent late recurrence of nasopharyngeal carcinoma

First, we need to know that the treatment of nasopharyngeal carcinoma is a long process, as long as several months or even years. Some patients may have some extreme behavior, we should be good at observing the words and deeds of patients, take the initiative to care about them, and take preventive measures.

Second: first of all, we need to adhere to the anti recurrence treatment: the purpose of recurrence treatment is to eliminate the residual tumor cells after treatment or inhibit the further development of the previously undetected tumor. Traditional Chinese medicine treatment can remove residual cancer cells, improve the patient's immune system, and effectively resist recurrence and metastasis.

Third: regular reexamination: in the first three years after treatment, reexamination should be conducted every three months; in the fourth and fifth years after treatment, reexamination should be conducted every six months; after five years of treatment, reexamination should be conducted every year. In case of any abnormality, return to the hospital for examination immediately.

matters needing attention

1. Strengthen nutrition and exercise: diet should be improved. In addition, exercise is also an important part of effective prevention of tumor recurrence. Its function is to promote the recovery of the whole body function of patients, mobilize the positive factors of the whole body, enhance disease resistance, and reduce the chance of tumor recurrence. 2. Keep a good mental state: keep a happy mood, relax the spirit, avoid long-term, excessive mental tension and bad stimulation. Adverse emotions can affect the immune function of patients, and may induce tumor recurrence.