What to do if gastric cancer recurs after surgery

If there is a recurrence in multiple parts of the body, that is, metastasis to multiple organs, then this situation is usually no longer suitable for surgical treatment. Chemotherapy or targeted drug therapy can be performed. Sometimes, if the disease is in a very advanced stage, comprehensive treatment measures such as traditional Chinese medicine and symptomatic supportive treatment can also be considered. Generally, when gastric cancer patients have a recurrence after surgery, different treatment methods need to be given according to the location of the recurrence. If gastric cancer recurs 3 years after surgery, different treatment methods are first used according to the different locations of the recurrence and different physical conditions.

What are the common potential complications after gastric cancer surgery?

Oral bleeding after gastric cancer surgery is also a common complication after surgery. It is mainly related to the size of the surgical wound, excessive bleeding from the wound, and the detachment of the vascular ligature. If bleeding occurs, treatment such as hemostasis, blood transfusion, and fluid replacement should be given. If necessary, another surgery is required. Complications of gastric cancer include: dizziness, palpitations, asphalt stools, and coffee-colored vomiting when concurrent gastrointestinal bleeding occurs. Common complications after gastric cancer surgery include the following: Incision infection, which is the most common complication and will have adverse consequences.

How much does mid-stage gastric cancer surgery cost?

The cost of mid-term surgery for gastric cancer mainly includes: preoperative examination costs of about 5,000 yuan, including: head, chest, and abdominal CT plain scan enhanced scan about 3,000 yuan, pulmonary function test 120 yuan, cardiac color Doppler ultrasound 200 yuan, electrocardiogram 25 yuan, blood test 1,600 yuan. After the mid-term surgery, it is recommended to adopt a reasonable diet and drug control, which can recover quickly and cause relatively little harm to life. It is recommended to eat a light diet at ordinary times. The average cost of mid-term surgery for gastric cancer is about 60,000 yuan, but there will be fluctuations in hospitals of different levels. The higher the level of the hospital, the higher the cost.