Rectal cancer is mainly treated through radiotherapy and chemotherapy

When it comes to the treatment of rectal cancer, we have to talk about the two common methods of chemotherapy and radiotherapy. I believe that everyone is not unfamiliar with chemotherapy and radiotherapy. Here we will briefly talk about the relevant content of chemotherapy and radiotherapy in the treatment of rectal cancer .

1. Chemotherapy

This treatment method for rectal cancer is used before rectal cancer surgery. Although it cannot improve the patient's survival rate, it can shrink the tumor to a certain extent, which is beneficial for surgical resection and preservation of sphincter function and can reduce the chance of tumor spread during and after surgery. Many studies have shown that the use of adequate combined chemotherapy after surgery can improve the patient's survival rate.

2. Radiation therapy

Radiotherapy is a common treatment for rectal cancer. It should be used with caution. Not only should its efficacy on the cancerous lesions be considered, but also its damage to the adjacent organs around the rectum should be considered. It is generally used only as an adjuvant treatment for rectal cancer surgery in clinical practice. It has certain contraindications and should be used with caution by patients with poor physical fitness.

The above is an introduction to chemotherapy and radiotherapy in the treatment of rectal cancer. I hope it will be helpful to you. Since chemotherapy and radiotherapy have huge side effects and are harmful to the human body, you must choose carefully in the treatment of rectal cancer.