How much does radiotherapy for rectal cancer cost

Rectal cancer refers to cancer located between the dentate line and the junction of the sigmoid colon and rectum. It is a common malignant tumor in the gastrointestinal tract, second only to stomach and esophageal cancers. It is the most common part of colorectal cancer. The vast majority of genetic patients are over 40 years old and under 30 years old, accounting for about 15%. How much is the cost of radiotherapy for rectal cancer?

After a patient is diagnosed with rectal cancer, the most likely site for rectal cancer to metastasize is the liver. Whether before or after surgery, the chance of rectal cancer metastasizing is as high as 50%. If liver metastasis occurs, the condition has generally deteriorated to the late stage. At this time, the patient's physical condition is quite weak.
When choosing a treatment method, we need to consider the patient's physical condition to see if surgery is appropriate. If it is appropriate, gamma knife and other treatment methods can be used. If the patient's body cannot bear it, traditional Chinese medicine can also be used for treatment. Traditional Chinese medicine treatment will help the patient's quality of life and prolong survival.
In addition, it is best for patients to undergo surgical resection in the early stage, and after the operation, they can adopt traditional Chinese medicine therapy. Taking Chinese herbal medicine can comprehensively regulate and treat the disease, prevent recurrence and metastasis, and effectively control the disease. However, the specific cost depends on the level of the hospital, the region where it is located, and the public expense reimbursement policy of various places. Generally, the city-level tertiary hospitals charge about 24,000 yuan.