Will the recurrence rate of nasopharyngeal carcinoma be high after radiotherapy?

Radiotherapy is a common method for treating nasopharyngeal carcinoma. Radiotherapy has a certain therapeutic effect on nasopharyngeal carcinoma, but many patients are worried about recurrence after radiotherapy. So, will the recurrence rate of nasopharyngeal carcinoma after radiotherapy be high?

After radiotherapy, 40% to 60% of patients have recurrence in the nasopharynx or neck. The tumor regresses from radiotherapy to clinical diagnosis for at least 6 months. Recurrence is common after 2 treatments of radiotherapy. It decreases significantly after 3 years, and there are fewer symptoms of recurrence after 10 years.

Studies in recent years have shown that the cumulative recurrence rate of NPC after radiotherapy is 25% and the metastasis rate of NPC is 22% 5 years after radiotherapy. How to reduce the recurrence rate of NPC and NPC, and thus reduce the mortality rate of patients, is the key to improving the survival rate of NPC patients. NPC can not only recur, but also be cured. If it is well controlled for six years, it will generally be cured.

After radiotherapy, you should rationally combine diet nutrition, increase the intake of protein and vitamins, and reduce the intake of irritating foods to effectively protect your health.

After receiving treatment, nasopharyngeal cancer patients are relatively weak and must pay attention to a reasonable diet. After the body gradually recovers, patients must exercise properly to enhance their body resistance and speed up their recovery. Regular check-ups ensure health and reduce other complications. Listen to the valuable advice of experts to minimize the harm of nasopharyngeal cancer.

Although radiotherapy may cause recurrence, as long as the patient undergoes radiotherapy, it can also help treat nasopharyngeal carcinoma. Therefore, radiotherapy can be used as one of the methods for treating nasopharyngeal carcinoma.