How to prevent recurrence of esophageal cancer after radiotherapy

In life, many people suffer from esophageal cancer. In order to get rid of the disease as soon as possible, most of them will undergo surgery. Many patients have such a situation after surgery, that is, the disease relapses. So, how to prevent the recurrence of esophageal cancer radiotherapy? The following experts teach you some ways to prevent the recurrence of esophageal cancer.

Treatment before radiotherapy for esophageal cancer Necessary examinations should be done before esophageal cancer surgery. Such as liver and kidney function, blood sugar, urine sugar and other general laboratory routine tests as well as heart and lung function tests to ensure the success of the surgery. Esophageal cancer patients should also be taught to do oral hygiene and deep breathing and expectoration training. Do a good job of ideological work for esophageal cancer patients so that they can cooperate with medical staff.

To prevent the occurrence of lung complications after radiotherapy for esophageal cancer, analgesia should be given every 4 hours or less in the first two days after surgery to ensure that the patient turns over, takes deep breaths, coughs and expectorates effectively, and takes a semi-recumbent position, which helps relieve pain and allow the lungs to expand more completely.

Reasonable diet After radiotherapy for esophageal cancer, patients should choose food that is easy to digest, nutritious and non-irritating. When eating, patients should take a semi-recumbent or sitting position, eat small amounts, chew slowly, and practice swallowing slowly and repeatedly; after swallowing, gradually transition from liquid food and semi-liquid food to normal food. Eat small meals frequently, and the food intake can be gradually increased to normal. After eating, patients should sit quietly or semi-recumbent for 30-60 minutes to avoid nausea and vomiting.

Perform appropriate activities. Esophageal cancer patients should pay attention to rest after surgery to avoid fatigue. They should also avoid strenuous upper body activities and avoid excessive flexion and rotation of the head. After the chest drainage tube is removed, the patient can get out of bed and perform appropriate activities. Performing automatic and passive exercises several times a day can not only promote lung expansion, but also facilitate the coughing up of respiratory secretions. It has very important clinical significance for the postoperative recovery of esophageal cancer patients.

Here are the methods to prevent recurrence of esophageal cancer patients after radiotherapy. The above methods are summarized after experimental testing. I hope everyone can actively grasp them and patiently do a good job of daily protection. For patients with esophageal cancer after surgery, do not think that there is nothing to do after the operation. You must do a good job of daily health care.