How much is the cost of radiotherapy and chemotherapy for nasopharyngeal carcinoma

There are different types of radiotherapy for nasopharyngeal carcinoma, which should be selected according to the actual situation of the patient. The cost of radiotherapy for nasopharyngeal carcinoma varies: conventional two-dimensional radiotherapy is 10,000-17,000 yuan, three-dimensional adaptive radiotherapy is about 30,000-40,000 yuan (excluding CT positioning fee), and conformal intensity modulated radiotherapy is 40,000-50,000 yuan. In the early stage of nasopharyngeal carcinoma, radiotherapy is the main treatment, and the treatment cost is relatively low. Generally, one course of treatment costs more than 10,000 yuan. Some patients may be well controlled after 2-4 courses of treatment.

Nursing during radiotherapy and chemotherapy for nasopharyngeal carcinoma:

① Patients with nasopharyngeal carcinoma should insist on gargling during radiotherapy. They can use homemade light salt water 4 to 5 times a day, or ask the doctor to prescribe some mouthwash.

② As the nasopharyngeal mucosa will become congested and swollen after exposure to radiation, patients often experience dry nasal mucosa, nasal congestion, increased and sticky nasal secretions, and severe cases may affect rest and sleep. At this time, patients can use cod liver oil or compound peppermint oil to drip their noses 3 to 4 times a day under the guidance of a doctor to protect the nasal mucosa.

③ The skin in the radiation field should not be scrubbed with soap, rough towel or hot water. At the same time, you should also avoid direct sunlight when going out. If there is peeling, do not tear it or scratch it with your hands.

④ Radiotherapy can cause dysfunction of the head, neck and mandibular temporal joints, sometimes causing difficulty in opening the mouth and limited neck movement. Therefore, during radiotherapy, patients can perform some appropriate exercises according to their physical condition, such as deep breathing, outdoor walking, and slow rotation of the neck back and forth. After radiotherapy, they should do mouth opening exercises, such as holding a small round plastic bottle or a smooth small log in their mouth, and massage the mandibular temporal joints.

⑤ In terms of diet, be careful to avoid spicy and irritating foods, such as chili peppers, fried foods, etc. During radiotherapy, you can drink more water, such as American ginseng tea, carrot and water chestnut water, etc. American ginseng has the effect of clearing heat and replenishing qi. It can be sliced ​​and rinsed with water, or used as an ingredient in soup.