The main treatment methods for advanced nasopharyngeal carcinoma

Nasopharyngeal carcinoma is one of the most common malignant tumors in my country. With the improvement of medical standards, the treatment status of nasopharyngeal carcinoma has been significantly improved compared with the past, but the treatment status of advanced nasopharyngeal carcinoma is still not ideal. Its treatment effect is related to the choice of treatment method and the patient's physical condition. So, how should advanced nasopharyngeal carcinoma be treated?

1. The main treatments for advanced nasopharyngeal carcinoma include radiotherapy, chemotherapy and traditional Chinese medicine.

Radiotherapy is the first choice for treating nasopharyngeal carcinoma. It has a more direct killing effect on cancer cells, but it can also cause damage to normal cells. Therefore, the dose, irradiation range, and number of irradiation courses should be carefully selected based on the extent of the lesion and the body's functions.

Combined chemotherapy is also one of the more commonly used methods for the treatment of advanced nasopharyngeal carcinoma. It is often combined with radiotherapy and its effect is better than radiotherapy alone or chemotherapy alone.

In view of the toxic side effects of chemotherapy and radiotherapy on the human body, traditional Chinese medicine can be combined with treatment in the treatment of advanced nasopharyngeal carcinoma to enhance efficacy and reduce toxicity. For patients with advanced nasopharyngeal carcinoma who have a wide range of metastases, weak physical functions, and are unable to tolerate chemotherapy, traditional Chinese medicine can be used for conservative treatment. Although the short-term effect is not as obvious as chemotherapy, the long-term effect is good and has a significant effect in improving the quality of life and prolonging survival.

2. Patients with advanced nasopharyngeal cancer should pay attention to daily diet conditioning, maintain good body functions and strong immunity so as to resist the development of cancer and tolerate various drug treatments.

Improving immune function and enhancing resistance to tumors are extremely important for patients with advanced nasopharyngeal carcinoma. In terms of diet, during radiotherapy and chemotherapy, you should eat foods that are easy to digest and rich in nutrients such as protein, vitamins, and amino acids; quit smoking and drinking, avoid spicy and irritating foods; and avoid eating foods that are too dry or rough.