How long can you live with nasopharyngeal cancer in the middle stage? Is nasopharyngeal cancer contagious?

How long can a mid-stage nasopharyngeal cancer patient live? Is nasopharyngeal cancer contagious?

1. Whether the treatment method is appropriate is the main factor in how long patients with mid-term nasopharyngeal cancer can live. The main treatment methods for early nasopharyngeal cancer are radiotherapy, chemotherapy and traditional Chinese medicine. The improvement of the patient's physical function is also an important factor in how long patients with mid-term nasopharyngeal cancer can live. Only with good physical function and strong immunity can we resist the development of cancer and tolerate various drug treatments. Improving immune function and enhancing resistance to tumors are extremely important for patients with early nasopharyngeal cancer. In terms of diet, during radiotherapy and chemotherapy, you should eat easily digestible foods rich in nutrients such as protein, vitamins, and amino acids; quit smoking and drinking, avoid spicy foods; don't eat foods that are too dry or too coarse.

2. How long can patients with mid-stage nasopharyngeal cancer live? This mainly depends on whether the patient receives formal treatment in the early stage and the patient's physical condition. With the development of science, 90% of early nasopharyngeal cancer patients have reached a survival period of 5 years, so this number is still quite optimistic. Patients must maintain an optimistic attitude in the face of the disease. Have the belief of winning. Actively cooperating with treatment will obtain satisfactory results.

Is nasopharyngeal cancer contagious?

Nasopharyngeal cancer is not contagious. Kissing can spread viruses and cause nasopharyngeal cancer. The Epstein-Barr virus can be spread through saliva. Kissing will directly increase the chance of developing nasopharyngeal cancer. Since there is no drug or saliva that can eliminate the Epstein-Barr virus, citizens should avoid kissing strangers. How to prevent nasopharyngeal cancer? Diet conditioning. A balanced diet should be eaten. Eat less or no salted fish, pickles and other foods containing nitrosamines.

China Biological Anti-Cancer Network provides you with comprehensive knowledge on nasopharyngeal cancer prevention. People with nasopharyngeal cancer should avoid physical overwork: heavy physical labor, staying up late, excessive physical exercise, etc., which can cause the body's internal environment to become unbalanced, reduce resistance, and promote cancer recurrence or metastasis.