Preventing the recurrence of rectal cancer starts with these things

Rectal cancer is a malignant tumor that occurs in the intestine. Once it recurs, treatment becomes very difficult, so we must actively prevent the recurrence of rectal cancer after treatment. We must take measures to avoid the recurrence of rectal cancer.

There is currently no way to completely prevent the recurrence of rectal cancer. Radiotherapy and chemotherapy are mainly used as auxiliary therapies. In our daily lives, we should also pay more attention to the following aspects, which will also be helpful.

Prevent constipation

After chemotherapy, most patients with rectal cancer have rectal dysfunction and constipation, which is very unfavorable for our prevention work. Because the stool mainly contains some metabolic waste and toxins, long-term accumulation in the intestine will stimulate intestinal mucosal cancer. Therefore, patients with rectal cancer should eat more crude fiber foods, drink more water, keep the bowels open; appropriately strengthen perianal exercises, warm water baths, to prevent constipation.

Weight control

Exercise is essential to prevent the recurrence of rectal cancer. Some patients will gain weight rapidly after a period of recuperation after surgery, which is not a good thing. You must control your weight and not be too fat, because obesity itself is a risk factor for colorectal cancer. Moreover, obesity will increase the burden on the cardiovascular system, damage organ function, and be detrimental to health.

Exercise more

Patients can do some aerobic exercises appropriately, such as walking, Tai Chi, etc., and maintain an optimistic attitude to enhance their confidence in defeating the disease. In this way, we can stay away from the threat of rectal cancer again.