What are the side effects of radiotherapy after rectal cancer surgery?

What are the side effects of radiotherapy after rectal cancer surgery?

The side effects of postoperative radiotherapy for rectal cancer generally include skin damage, local infection, nausea and vomiting, which require active treatment.

1. Skin damage:

After rectal cancer surgery, radiotherapy is usually used to consolidate treatment, which has certain side effects on the body. During the radiotherapy process, it is easy to cause certain irritation to the local skin, leading to damage to the skin and mucous membranes, so local care is needed.

2. Local infection:

If local care is not strengthened after skin injury, local infection is likely to occur. Local application of erythromycin ointment, mupirocin ointment, levofloxacin hydrochloride ointment and other medications can effectively improve the patient's symptoms.

3. Nausea and vomiting:

During radiotherapy, the nervous system may be stimulated to a certain extent, leading to nausea and vomiting. Patients can take vitamin B1, vitamin B12 tablets, methylcobalamin tablets and other medications as recommended by the doctor.

In addition to the above three types, the side effects of radiotherapy after rectal cancer surgery may also include symptoms such as general fatigue and slow reaction, which are harmful to health.