Cure rate of mid- to late-stage rectal cancer

Cure rate of middle and late stage rectal cancer

1. The cure rate for patients in the middle stage of rectal cancer can reach about 50%, while the cure rate for patients in the late stage of rectal cancer is relatively low, and there are no clear statistical data clinically.

2. Under normal circumstances, if the patient is in the middle stage of rectal cancer, surgical treatment can be considered. After surgical treatment of patients with mid-stage rectal cancer, radiotherapy or chemotherapy must be combined. Through various comprehensive treatments, the cure rate of patients with mid-stage rectal cancer can reach about 50%. For patients with advanced rectal cancer, if palliative surgery can be performed, palliative surgery, postoperative radiotherapy or chemotherapy can be considered.

3. Some patients may not have the conditions for surgery, but they can also undergo radical radiotherapy and chemotherapy. Some patients can also use targeted drug therapy, Chinese medicine adjuvant therapy and other treatment methods. The cure rate of patients with advanced rectal cancer is relatively low, and there are no clear clinical statistics, but various comprehensive treatments can relieve the patient's symptoms and prolong the patient's survival.

4. It is recommended to pay attention to rest during the illness, avoid staying up late and overwork, exercise appropriately, enhance resistance, eat a light diet, and have a balanced nutrition.