Does chemotherapy for gastric cancer require hospitalization?

Does chemotherapy for gastric cancer require hospitalization?

Chemotherapy for gastric cancer generally requires hospitalization, and patients need to maintain a good attitude and actively cooperate with the doctor's treatment.

The cause of gastric cancer is still unclear. It may be related to Helicobacter pylori infection or frequent drinking. Symptoms such as loss of appetite, acidity, nausea, and vomiting may occur. Some patients may also experience anemia and severe weight loss. If the patient is treated with laparoscopic total gastrectomy or laparoscopic distal gastrectomy, chemotherapy can be used as an adjuvant therapy to prevent recurrence of the disease. If the disease has spread and metastasized, chemotherapy drugs can also be used to control the development of the disease. Paclitaxel injection, platinum injection, platinum injection and other drugs can be used under the guidance of a doctor. Since the patient's immunity is relatively low during chemotherapy and is prone to infection, there may be severe side effects such as nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. In order to relieve the patient's pain and reduce the risk of infection, hospitalization for observation is required.

During chemotherapy, you should pay attention to maintaining a good mood and avoid excessive tension. You should also pay attention to strengthening your diet and eat more eggs, lean meat, apples and other foods with high nutritional value.