How long can you live after cardiac cancer surgery? How to take care of cardiac cancer after surgery

Cardiac cancer can be said to be a disease with a very high chance of worsening, and its mortality rate is also extremely high. Therefore, many patients worry that even if they undergo surgical resection, they will not survive for long. They are afraid that they will not live long, so they lose confidence in life. So generally speaking, how long can patients live after surgery for cardia cancer?

1. How long can you live after surgery for cardia cancer?

Cardiac cancer does have a great impact on the patient's life span, and even with surgical treatment, cancerous cells still have a high possibility of recurrence, so the survival rate of most patients is not very high. On average, the 5-year survival rate after surgery is about 20%, but the specific situation varies from person to person. If the prognosis is good, your life span can be extended. Therefore, it is recommended that patients do a good job of postoperative care in order to extend their life as much as possible.

2. How to care after surgery for cardiac cancer

1. Cooperate with Chinese medicine: Generally, patients need to take some Chinese medicine prescriptions for consolidation treatment after surgery for cardia cancer. Specifically, they can take prescriptions composed of traditional Chinese medicine Cordyceps, Qingyang ginseng, Codonopsis pilosula, Viscum album, Morus alba bark and August elm, etc. You can also take some Chinese patent medicines, such as ginsenoside RG3 capsules, etc. This can help reduce the tumor, control the metastasis of cancer, and thus achieve the effect of recovery.

2. Prevent infection: Patients are prone to infection symptoms after cardiac cancer surgery, so it is necessary to pay attention to preventing the occurrence of inflammatory infection, especially to keep the surgical incision site clean and dry to prevent invasion of bacteria. If necessary, anti-inflammatory drugs can be taken in combination with treatment.

3. Dietary adjustment: It is recommended that patients eat more high-nutrition foods that have the effect of enhancing immunity after surgery, such as day lily, shiitake mushrooms, and mushrooms. They should also eat more fruits and vegetables such as kiwis and figs. At the same time, they should increase the intake of various nutrients such as high-quality protein and vitamins to promote the healing of surgical incisions and improve disease resistance.