How many times can gastric cancer be treated with radiotherapy

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In February this year, my cousin was found to have gastric cancer. I felt stomachache all day. I didn't know it was good until I got to the hospital. Now I'm starting to do treatment. Radiotherapy still has certain effect. Let's share some knowledge about radiotherapy methods for gastric cancer.

How many times can gastric cancer be treated with radiotherapy

First of all: radiotherapy is one of the main methods for the treatment of gastric cancer, and the effect is obvious. According to the development stage of gastric cancer, early and mid-term surgery combined with radiotherapy and chemotherapy has a better prognosis. Advanced conservative treatment or combined with EIC biological immunotherapy can reduce pain and prolong survival.

Second: Generally speaking, 21 times a month, 5 times a week, 1 month for a course of treatment, 1-2 years only allowed to do a course of radiotherapy, everyone's condition is different, treatment may also be slightly different.

Last but not least: how often does a cancer patient undergo chemotherapy, or when chemotherapy requires the attending doctor to make specific arrangements according to the specific situation of the patient, and whether traditional Chinese medicine is needed also requires the doctor to make arrangements according to the specific situation of the patient.

matters needing attention

During radiotherapy, nausea and loss of appetite may occur, and vomiting may occur at the peak. These are some normal reactions. In the later stage of radiotherapy, abdominal pain and diarrhea, decreased hemogram, and decreased immune function may occur. At this time, sufficient nutrition and rich vitamins must be given to replenish qi and generate blood. If the nutrition is sufficient, the body can be healthier.