Patient's question:
One year ago, I was diagnosed with pelvic cancer. After treatment, it has improved somewhat. How can pelvic cancer recurrence be prevented?Doctor's answer:
Surgery for middle and late-stage esophageal cancer is often palliative and involves local resection, which cannot remove all lesions. Moreover, patients with middle and late-stage cancer are already in poor physical condition, and the surgery further damages the body's vital energy, making it easier for cancer cells to spread and metastasize. Therefore, postoperative treatment for middle and late-stage esophageal cancer should focus on two aspects: suppressing residual cancer cells and enhancing the patient's immunity to improve their resistance to the disease. Additionally, efforts should be made to alleviate symptoms and reduce the patient's suffering.