How to treat esophageal cancer after minimally invasive surgery

After esophageal cancer surgery, the appropriate treatment method should be selected according to the patient's specific situation. If the patient is in good physical condition and has not had distant metastasis, adjuvant treatments such as chemotherapy and radiotherapy can be selected; if the patient is in poor physical condition or has had distant metastasis, targeted therapy may be required.

1. No special treatment is required

For patients in good physical condition, if there are no obvious discomfort symptoms after surgery and no distant metastasis occurs, they can go to the hospital for regular follow-up observation and generally no special treatment is required.

2. Need for special treatment

1. Chemotherapy: Chemotherapy is a treatment method that uses chemical drugs to kill cancer cells or prevent their growth. It is usually used for advanced cancer patients who cannot tolerate surgery. For patients with early esophageal cancer, chemotherapy can also be used under the guidance of a doctor to prevent recurrence and metastasis.

2. Radiotherapy: Radiotherapy is a method of treating tumors using high-energy rays. It is also one of the most commonly used local treatments in clinical practice. For patients with advanced esophageal cancer, radiotherapy can be used to relieve pain and dysphagia, thereby prolonging their survival.

3. Targeted therapy: Targeted therapy refers to a method of killing specific molecules on the surface of tumor cells, which is commonly used in the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer, breast cancer, lymphoma and other diseases. For some patients with advanced esophageal cancer who cannot tolerate surgery, this method can be used for treatment under the guidance of a doctor.

In addition, it can also be treated through immunotherapy and other methods. It is recommended that patients seek medical treatment in time to avoid delaying the condition. In daily life, you should pay attention to a light diet and avoid eating spicy and irritating foods such as peppers and peppercorns. At the same time, you should also pay attention to rest, maintain adequate sleep time, and avoid staying up late.