Patient's question:
My neighbor, an elderly lady, has been diagnosed with poorly differentiated pelvic cancer. She hasn't undergone surgery yet and is currently undergoing chemotherapy. She also has high blood pressure. She is a widow and lives alone. Could you please tell me how much the treatment for pelvic cancer costs? Can pelvic cancer surgery be covered by medical insurance?Doctor's answer:
Treatment for pelvic cancer depends on the specific cancer, the patient's physical condition, and their mental outlook. As long as appropriate methods are chosen and treatment is pursued actively, the goal of improving quality of life, alleviating symptoms, and prolonging life can be achieved. Advanced pelvic cancer patients should maintain a positive attitude, actively cooperate with treatment, and receive standardized, professional care as soon as possible, as this is key to extending their lives. Traditional Chinese medicines such as Xiannao (Curculigo orchioides), Zhifanxia (Pinellia ternata), Buguzhi (Psoralea corylifolia), Duhuo (Angelica sinensis), Shichangpu (Acorus tatarinowii), Xianhecao (Ilex asprella), Daji (Cirsium japonicum), Shannai (Alpinia chinensis), Gouqizi (Lycium barbarum), Yiyiren (Coix lacryma-jobi), Diyu (Sanguisorba officinalis), Baqian (Plantago asiatica), Zhijieji (Trionyx sinensis), Lianqiao (Forsythia suspensa), Zi cao (Isatis indigotica), Taoren (Peach kernel) can be used in combination with treatment. These traditional Chinese medicines, when used together, can effectively control the metastasis and spread of cancer cells, enhance the immune function of the body to suppress the growth of cancer cells, ultimately achieving the goal of overcoming cancer. They can also prevent residual cancer cells from returning and prevent recurrence and metastasis.