How to prevent recurrence of nasopharyngeal carcinoma

How to prevent recurrence of nasopharyngeal carcinoma? Nasopharyngeal carcinoma has many complications. While we learn about the knowledge of nasopharyngeal carcinoma, we should also pay attention to preventing the complications of nasopharyngeal carcinoma. So, how to prevent the recurrence and metastasis of nasopharyngeal carcinoma? Let's answer it together below.

The 5-year survival rate of nasopharyngeal carcinoma is about 50%. The main factors affecting the 5-year survival rate are the recurrence and metastasis of the tumor. Studies have shown that the cumulative recurrence rate of nasopharyngeal carcinoma after radiotherapy is 25% and its metastasis rate is 22% in 5 years. How to reduce the recurrence and metastasis rates of patients is the key to improving the survival rate of nasopharyngeal carcinoma patients. Therefore, during the treatment process that lasts for several years, nasopharyngeal carcinoma patients should pay attention to the details of life, actively receive treatment, and strictly follow the doctor's instructions to prevent the recurrence of nasopharyngeal carcinoma.

1. Reasonable psychological intervention

Psychological intervention combined with radiotherapy can often achieve better results. Data show that reasonable psychological intervention is of great significance to ensure that patients with this disease get enough sleep during radiotherapy, increase appetite and maintain a good mental state. Psychological intervention can improve the anxiety, fear and depression of nasopharyngeal carcinoma patients. Wu Yanping used music combined with radiotherapy to treat 32 cases of nasopharyngeal carcinoma. The results showed that the 9 factors of SCL-90 of patients treated with music were lower than before treatment.

2. Encourage and support patients

Social and family support plays an important role for patients. Patients are encouraged to take care of themselves as much as possible to dilute the "patient role". There are many comprehensive rehabilitation methods worth recommending, such as deep breathing, hot water baths, massage, etc., to self-regulate the psychological state. Patients should also learn some health knowledge. They can prepare light salt water to rinse their mouths 4 to 5 times a day; at the same time, they can rinse their mouths by alternating cheek puffing and sucking for 1 to 2 minutes to remove loose dental plaque. In order to prevent serious mucosal damage caused by radiotherapy, they should often do mouth opening exercises in their spare time during radiotherapy to maximize the exercise of the temporomandibular joint, 100 times each time, 3 times a day.

3. Take the initiative to care for patients

Finally, we must know that the treatment of nasopharyngeal carcinoma is a long process, lasting several months or even years. Some patients may have some radical behaviors. We must be good at observing the words and deeds of patients, take the initiative to care for them, and take preventive measures.

4. Maintain an ideal weight and eat a balanced diet

To maintain an ideal weight, a balanced diet is the best way. Six major food groups should be consumed every day: whole grains and root vegetables, beans, fish, meat, eggs, fruits and vegetables, milk and oils. However, excessive consumption of oils and pickled foods, fried or grilled foods, such as peanuts or peanut butter containing aflatoxin, foods containing nitrites such as sausages, as well as tobacco and alcohol should be avoided.

5. Regular review

The key to preventing the recurrence of nasopharyngeal carcinoma is regular check-ups. Generally, the first year after radiotherapy, check-ups should be conducted monthly, and electronic nasopharyngoscopy should be performed every three months. Electronic nasopharyngoscopy can fully understand the condition of the nasopharynx and detect recurrent lesions early. In the second year, check-ups should be conducted every two months, and electronic nasopharyngoscopy should be performed every six months. After two years, check-ups should be conducted every six months, and electronic nasopharyngoscopy should be performed as needed. If recurrence is suspected during the check-up period, a pathological biopsy should be performed for early diagnosis and treatment.

6. Stay optimistic

After receiving treatment, no matter which treatment method is used, patients with nasopharyngeal carcinoma should maintain an optimistic and cheerful mood and build up their confidence that they can overcome the disease. At the same time, post-treatment care is also very important. Active post-operative care can effectively prevent the recurrence of nasopharyngeal carcinoma after treatment.

7. Choose the best treatment

Because surgical treatment cannot remove tiny cancer cells that are free in the blood and lymphatic system, it is easy to cause the disease to metastasize and relapse. Therefore, the method used will also affect the recurrence of the disease. During treatment, the best treatment method is selected according to the patient's disease. Clinically, radiotherapy, interventional therapy, and traditional Chinese medicine can be used for treatment.

Finally, the experts remind you: Only by knowing more about nasopharyngeal cancer can you take preventive measures in your life. If you have already suffered from nasopharyngeal cancer, you should go to a professional nasopharyngeal cancer hospital for scientific examinations and receive treatment based on the severity of the cancer. Only in this way can you cure the disease.