What are the complications of radiotherapy for nasopharyngeal carcinoma? Can I take Pingxiao tablets after radiotherapy and chemotherapy?

Nowadays, nasopharyngeal carcinoma generally chooses radiotherapy and chemotherapy, because it is a very effective treatment for cancer patients, which is good news for patients. So, what are the complications of radiotherapy for nasopharyngeal carcinoma? Can Pingxiao tablets be taken after radiotherapy and chemotherapy?

The following are some of the complications of radiotherapy for nasopharyngeal carcinoma.

① Systemic reaction:

Including fatigue, dizziness, decreased appetite, nausea, vomiting, tasteless or changed taste in the mouth, insomnia or drowsiness, etc. Some patients may experience changes in blood count, especially leukopenia. Although the degree varies, it can generally be overcome through symptomatic treatment and radiotherapy can be completed. If necessary, vitamin B1, B6, C, metoclopramide, etc. can be taken. If the white blood cell count drops below 3×109/L, radiotherapy should be suspended.

② Local reaction:

Including reactions of the skin, mucous membranes, and salivary glands.

Complications after radiotherapy not only cause more physical and mental damage to NPC patients, but also significantly affect their quality of life. Some patients even die from complications of radiotherapy, such as massive nasopharyngeal hemorrhage after radiotherapy. Although radiotherapy is effective in treating rhinitis and cancer, the toxic and side effects during and after radiotherapy seriously affect the quality of life of patients in the future.

The above is an introduction to the complications of radiotherapy for nasopharyngeal carcinoma. The following introduces whether Pingxiao tablets can be taken after radiotherapy and chemotherapy.

Pingxiao Tablets have the targeted characteristics of killing only cancer cells without damaging normal cells in anti-cancer. Toxicity experiments have shown that Pingxiao Tablets have no inhibitory or damaging effects on the human heart, liver, kidneys, hematopoietic system, etc., and can protect the liver and restore suppressed bone marrow function. Therefore, the safety of patients taking Pingxiao Tablets is relatively high.

Moreover, Pingxiao Tablets has a broad-spectrum anti-cancer effect. Its effective ingredients are concentrated in the cancer foci, and have a good killing and inhibitory effect on cancer cells. In addition to inhibiting the growth and proliferation of cancer cells, it can promote the apoptosis of cancer cells, inhibit tumor growth, effectively promote the apoptosis of cancer cells, and play an anti-cancer role.