How many years can a person generally live after gastric cancer surgery?

The survival time after surgical resection of gastric cancer varies depending on many factors, including cancer stage, thoroughness of surgery, postoperative treatment, patient physical condition and follow-up monitoring. Generally, the five-year survival rate after surgical resection of early gastric cancer is higher, while the survival time of advanced gastric cancer is relatively short. The details are as follows:

1. Cancer staging: Cancer staging at the time of surgery is a key factor in determining survival time. Early gastric cancer has a better prognosis and a higher five-year survival rate. The five-year survival rate of early gastric cancer can be as high as 70-90%; the five-year survival rate of mid-stage gastric cancer is about 30-50%; the five-year survival rate of late-stage gastric cancer is lower, about 5-20%.

2. Thoroughness of surgery: The thoroughness of surgical resection directly affects the prognosis. If the tumor is completely removed without any residual tumor, the survival time may be longer. The five-year survival rate of patients with complete resection is significantly higher than that of patients with partial resection or residual tumor.

3. Postoperative treatment: Postoperative chemotherapy, radiotherapy and other adjuvant treatments play an important role in prolonging survival time. The five-year survival rate of patients who receive standardized chemotherapy after surgery can be significantly improved.

4. Patient's physical condition: The patient's overall health, nutritional status, immune function, etc. have an important impact on postoperative recovery and long-term survival. Patients in good physical condition recover faster after surgery and may survive longer.

5. Follow-up and monitoring: Regular follow-up and monitoring after surgery can detect recurrence or metastasis early, take timely treatment measures, and prolong survival time. Patients who undergo regular follow-up examinations and take timely intervention after recurrence or metastasis are found may have their survival time extended.

In order to improve the survival rate after gastric cancer surgery, patients should pay attention to maintaining good living habits, eating a balanced diet, exercising moderately, having regular physical examinations, and paying attention to their physical health. If necessary, seek medical attention in a timely manner for relevant examinations and treatment to ensure the best treatment effect.