Postoperative radiotherapy for gastric cancer

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Some time ago, my uncle was checked out of gastric cancer, but due to the more timely discovery, so in the process of treatment is also relatively smooth. For gastric cancer, there are many treatments in clinical medicine. Let me tell you about postoperative radiotherapy for gastric cancer.

Postoperative radiotherapy for gastric cancer

Method 1: the treatment of gastric cancer can best choose those more professional Tumor Hospital, 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. Even if the tumor can not be removed, a considerable number of gastric cancer patients also need surgical treatment, such as bypass (shortcut) to alleviate the symptoms of obstruction and improve the quality of life. Therefore, once diagnosed with gastric cancer, should accept surgical treatment as soon as possible.

Method 2: the treatment of gastric cancer in Grade 3A hospital is still authoritative. Chemotherapy can be used as the guarantee treatment after operation to eliminate the residual cancer cells in the body. It can also be used before and during operation 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. Therefore, except for a few patients with poor general conditions and early gastric cancer, most patients with gastric cancer need chemotherapy during the treatment.

Method 3: radiotherapy: in the past, radiotherapy was rarely 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

Gastric cancer patients for their disease must be full of confidence, don't give up, don't take medicine, don't have too much taboo in diet, as long as want to eat, eat without discomfort, can let its appropriate amount to eat, let patients treat themselves as normal people, relieve mental depression, too much taboo, will cause mental burden.