Things to note after chemotherapy for lymphoma

After chemotherapy for lymphoma, we cannot completely relax our vigilance against cancer cells, because chemotherapy cannot completely eliminate tumor cells, and chemotherapy has side effects. We need to pay attention to some matters after chemotherapy for lymphoma in order to achieve the expected treatment goals.

Things to note after chemotherapy for lymphoma

1. Regular follow-up examination;

2. Maintain the body's physiological functions;

3. Actively treat radiation side effects and sequelae;

4. Ensure nutrition, with a diet that is easy to digest and absorb, high in protein and vitamins;

5. Continue to take Chinese medicine or undergo immunotherapy to improve the body's immune function and prevent metastasis and recurrence;

6. Pay attention to the protection of the irradiated area, such as cleaning the irradiation field and avoiding physical and chemical stimulation. At the same time, the organ where the tumor is located or the normal organs or tissues included in the irradiation should also be protected from infection. Even if there is a suspected local recurrence in the irradiated area, it should not be easily removed alive, otherwise the wound will not heal easily. Special attention should be paid to distinguish whether it is a recurrence or a radiation reaction. Sometimes it takes a period of time before a careful diagnosis can be made.

After chemotherapy, the patient needs to stay in the hospital for a period of time to ensure that the patient can communicate with the doctor as soon as possible. The doctor will conduct some necessary follow-up observations on the patient's recovery to determine whether the chemotherapy is effective or not. Any new development of lymphoma needs to be discovered in time and appropriate treatment measures should be taken in time.