Methods to prevent recurrence of prostate cancer after surgery

Prostate cancer can still be treated in the early stages, and early treatment is mainly surgical. However, many patients experience recurrence after surgical treatment. So what methods can be used to prevent recurrence of prostate cancer after surgery? In order for prostate cancer patients to recover well and prevent postoperative recurrence, they need to exercise properly, have regular check-ups, and strengthen nutritional supplements.

1. Exercise in moderation: Patients after prostate cancer surgery should adhere to proper physical exercise and try to choose gentle exercise, such as fitness running, walking, various aerobics, Tai Chi, etc., which will help improve the efficacy of drugs.

2. Anal lifting exercises: Prostate cancer patients can perform anal lifting exercises in the early stage after surgery. Lift the anus forcefully for 2 to 6 seconds (the specific time should be based on what you can tolerate without being uncomfortable), then relax and rest for 2 to 6 seconds, tighten the pelvic floor muscles as long as possible, repeat 10 to 15 times, exercise 3 to 5 times a day, and continue for more than 8 weeks or longer.

3. Regular follow-up: Postoperative follow-up is very important. You should have a follow-up every 3 months in the first year after surgery, every 6 months after the second year, and once a year after 5 years. The follow-up includes: prostate specific antigen test (PSA), rectal examination, CT, etc.

4. Diet "mix and match": After surgery, patients should choose soft, light, non-irritating and easily digestible soft food or semi-liquid diet, and are required to eat small meals frequently, reduce water intake moderately, and avoid smoking, drinking alcohol, and coffee.

Patients should eat more fish, shrimp, and animal liver, and eat them with green leafy vegetables. Poultry can be combined with fungus and mushrooms to make nutritious soup for patients. Cooking oils can be olive oil, sesame oil, etc.

Carrots, white radishes, cauliflower, garlic, asparagus, tomatoes, apples, hawthorn, strawberries, kiwis, bananas, etc. are not only rich in vitamins and trace elements, but also contain saponins, flavonoids, etc., which have anti-cancer effects and should be eaten more.

In addition, you can also use astragalus, jujube, wolfberry, ginseng, turmeric, yam, lily, lotus seeds, longan, etc. to make various medicinal porridges for patients to eat, which can enhance immunity and promote recovery.