What are the factors that affect the life expectancy of patients with colorectal cancer?

Having cancer does not mean the end of life. In life, many people with colorectal cancer are worried about their lives, especially in the late stages. Many patients simply do not seek treatment because they think there is no need for treatment. This is wrong. So what are the factors that affect the life expectancy of colorectal cancer patients?

The choice of treatment for advanced colorectal cancer is an important factor affecting how long patients can live with advanced colorectal cancer. The main clinical treatments for advanced colorectal cancer include chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and traditional Chinese medicine. Arterial chemotherapy is the main chemotherapy for advanced colorectal cancer, which can shrink the tumor to a certain extent, but it will also increase toxic and side effects as the treatment time increases. Therefore, chemotherapy drugs and chemotherapy time should be determined based on tumor relief, symptom relief, and treatment-related toxicity.
Radiotherapy is also one of the most commonly used treatment methods for advanced colorectal cancer. It can shrink tumors and improve symptoms. It is usually used in combination with chemotherapy, and the effect is better than radiotherapy alone or chemotherapy alone. However, radiotherapy is very harmful to the body and should be used with caution in patients with advanced colorectal cancer who have poor physical functions. In addition, in view of the toxic and side effects of radiotherapy and chemotherapy on the human body, traditional Chinese medicine can be combined with treatment in the treatment of advanced colorectal cancer to enhance efficacy and reduce toxicity. For patients with advanced colorectal cancer who have a wide range of metastasis, weak physical functions, and who can no longer tolerate radiotherapy and chemotherapy, traditional Chinese medicine can be used for conservative treatment. Although the short-term effect is not as obvious as chemotherapy, the long-term effect is good and has a significant effect in improving the quality of life and prolonging survival.
In addition, the improvement of the patient's physical function is also an important factor affecting how long patients with advanced colorectal cancer can live. Only with good physical function and strong immunity can they resist the development of cancer and tolerate various drug treatments. Therefore, improving immune function and enhancing resistance to tumors is extremely important for patients with advanced rectal cancer. In terms of diet, you should reduce the intake of fat in your diet; increase the intake of fiber in your diet; avoid strong alcohol, spicy, hot, and irritating foods.