Can I have a checkup six months after having gastric cancer surgery?

Generally speaking, a follow-up examination can be performed 6 months after gastric cancer surgery, but the specific time depends on the patient's physical recovery and the doctor's advice.

Usually after radical gastrectomy, you need to go to the hospital for regular follow-up. In the first year after surgery, you need to go to the hospital for a follow-up every 3-4 months to understand whether the disease has recurred. After 2 years, the follow-up can be extended to every 5-8 months. If you experience any discomfort, you should seek medical treatment immediately.

There are also some things to note about diet after gastric cancer surgery: ensure balanced nutrition intake, eat more fresh vegetables, fruits and other foods to supplement vitamins and trace elements, eat less spicy foods such as peppers and peppers to avoid affecting wound healing. Be careful to avoid eating hard foods, such as nuts or fish with bones, because these foods may cause friction on the wound surface and cause bleeding or infection. Also pay attention to maintaining a good attitude, actively cooperate with the doctor for follow-up treatment, and take medicine on time as prescribed by the doctor to promote recovery.

After gastric cancer surgery, you must take good care of yourself and actively cooperate with the doctor for the corresponding treatment, so that you can better control the development of the disease. If you have any questions, please consult a professional doctor in time.