How long does it take for nasopharyngeal carcinoma to recur after surgery?

How long after surgery is it likely for nasopharyngeal cancer to recur?

1. After the operation, it is recommended to go to the hospital for genetic testing. To find the target, you can choose targeted therapy or biological immunotherapy. Usually pay attention to a low-salt and low-fat diet. Pay attention to mild nasopharyngeal cancer. You must pay attention to maintenance after surgery. You cannot smoke or drink. You cannot eat spicy and irritating foods. Try to avoid colds. Use some medicines appropriately. If you feel uncomfortable, you must go to the hospital for examination in time. There should be no big problem.

2. There is a possibility of recurrence of nasopharyngeal carcinoma after surgery.

How long after localization of nasopharyngeal carcinoma can chemotherapy be started?

1. Induction chemotherapy is used because the local tumor is large, and immediate synchronous radiotherapy and chemotherapy cannot completely eliminate the tumor. Even if the surrounding tissue is severely damaged, it is necessary to be hospitalized for evaluation after two to three cycles of induction chemotherapy, and then undergo synchronous radiotherapy and chemotherapy to achieve the purpose of treating nasopharyngeal carcinoma.

2. Generally speaking, chemotherapy about one month after surgery is more appropriate, but it is not a fixed time, which depends on the patient's recovery after surgery.

3. If the wound recovers smoothly after surgery, it should be completely healed in about a month. The positioning of nasopharyngeal carcinoma before radiotherapy is mainly through imaging examination.