What to do if esophageal cancer relapses after radiotherapy and chemotherapy

After radiotherapy for esophageal cancer, some patients thought they were cured, but unexpectedly the cancer relapsed. What should they do at this time? Let me tell you. If esophageal cancer relapses after radiotherapy, first check whether the site of the recurrence is consistent with the original site of the lesion. If it is not the same site, more active treatment can be considered. If it is the same site, the treatment effect may be poor.

If the total dose of the first radiotherapy is not too high, you can consider re-radiotherapy. If CT shows that the lesion is relatively localized and can be surgically removed, you can also consider consulting with a thoracic surgeon to see if there is hope for surgery.

If the disease relapses after two rounds of radiotherapy and symptoms of radiation damage such as dry cough appear after radiotherapy, the risk of further radiotherapy is too high and the effect is estimated to be poor, so further radiotherapy is not recommended.

If the cancer recurs after two rounds of radiotherapy, even if surgery is possible, the risk is extremely high and this situation requires more experience. However, the reported surgical mortality rate is as high as over 10%. It is recommended to find an experienced thoracic surgeon to see if surgery is possible.

In this case, chemotherapy is not very effective and the effect of traditional Chinese medicine is also very limited, but some patients can achieve short-term relief through chemotherapy, so it can be considered for use.

Stent implantation has relatively low risks and can better relieve choking symptoms when eating, so it can be considered. Then chemotherapy may be better. Gastrostomy can also be considered to solve nutritional problems.

Radiotherapy and chemotherapy may lead to further development of the disease. It is recommended to use effective traditional Chinese medicine conservative treatment, which may lead to recovery. Traditional Chinese medicine has very unique features in the treatment of esophageal cancer with traditional Chinese medicine. It is recommended that you use traditional Chinese medicine such as Cordyceps sinensis, Poria cocos, Codonopsis pilosula, Viscum album, Glehnia littoralis, Lentinula edodes, Red cardamom, Morus alba, Eucommia bark, Dalbergia odorifera, Poria cocos, Atractylodes macrocephala, Rhizoma Anemarrhenae, Curcuma longa, Processed Arisaema, Fructus corni, Indigo naturalis, Cinnamon bark, Sophora flavescens, Jinjing powder, Fenugreek, White ringworm skin, Red peony root, Sophora flavescens, Polygala tenuifolia, Rhizoma alismatis, Honeysuckle, Atractylodes lancea powder, Processed turtle shell, Forsythia suspensa, Lithospermum officinale, Prunus persicae, Panax notoginseng, etc. The treatment is fast and effective, and has a very good effect on esophageal cancer. Its efficacy can reduce the mass in a short period of time, control metastasis, relieve pain, stabilize the condition, prolong survival, and even achieve clinical cure.

These drugs can enhance the body's immune function to inhibit the growth of cancer cells without producing side effects. They can treat and fight cancer while enhancing the body's immunity. They can not only directly kill cancer cells, but more importantly, the effective ingredients of these drugs can immediately activate the body's normal vitality and enhance the body's immune system, thereby restoring the cell-generated information conduction system to normal, ultimately achieving the goal of defeating cancer.

However, specific measures should be determined based on the patient's specific situation. Since each condition is different, the treatment will also have different emphases.