Treatment of gastric cancer at the age of 83

Gastric cancer is a serious disease. An 83-year-old patient should assess his physical condition and develop an appropriate treatment plan under the guidance of a professional doctor.

Gastric cancer is a common malignant tumor of the digestive tract, which is related to many factors such as dietary habits, genetic factors, and Helicobacter pylori infection. The 83-year-old patient has weakened physiological functions and is often accompanied by other chronic diseases, so treatment needs to be extremely cautious, with the goal of balancing the effect and quality of life.

Treatment options include surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and targeted therapy. For elderly patients who have no contraindications to surgery, surgery is still the first choice, but tolerance needs to be assessed first. Chemotherapy may alleviate tumor spread, but the side effects are strong, and the pros and cons need to be weighed. Targeted drugs such as trastuzumab for HER2-positive tumors are effective for some patients and have relatively low toxicity. Palliative treatment focuses more on relieving symptoms and improving living comfort.

During the treatment, the nutritional and psychological status of elderly patients should be closely monitored. Follow the doctor's advice and avoid adjusting medications on your own. At the same time, strengthen family support and encourage patients to actively cooperate with treatment. Any discomfort or changes in symptoms should be treated immediately to ensure timely adjustment of treatment strategies.