How long can you live after chemotherapy and radiotherapy for advanced cervical cancer

At present, there is no perfect cure for cancer in the world. Most cancers are treated with chemotherapy to relieve symptoms such as the spread of cancer cells. Cervical cancer often occurs in women and is one of the common cancers in clinical cases in recent years. It is mainly caused by lesions in the uterus and other parts of the female body. So, how long can patients with mid-to-late stage cervical cancer generally live after radiotherapy and chemotherapy?

Appropriate treatment regimen is the main factor in how long patients can live after chemotherapy for advanced cervical cancer

Whether the treatment of advanced cervical cancer is appropriate is the most important factor that determines how long you can live after cervical cancer chemotherapy. Generally speaking, most advanced cervical cancers have already metastasized and cannot be surgically removed. Clinically, the treatments for advanced cervical cancer mainly include radiotherapy, chemotherapy and traditional Chinese medicine. The method of radiotherapy varies depending on the patient's specific situation, and is often a combination of internal and external radiation. Chemotherapy is often combined with radiotherapy. Among various chemotherapy drugs, cisplatin is the most widely used and relatively effective drug for the treatment of advanced cervical cancer. It has the dual effects of a chemotherapy drug and a radiosensitizer.

As the duration of chemotherapy increases, the toxicity of treatment gradually increases. Therefore, the chemotherapy drugs and duration should be determined based on tumor remission, symptom relief, and treatment-related toxicity. In addition, in view of the toxic side effects of radiotherapy and chemotherapy on the human body, traditional Chinese medicine such as ginsenoside Rh2 can be combined with treatment in the treatment of advanced cervical cancer to enhance efficacy and reduce toxicity. For patients with advanced cervical cancer who have a wide range of metastasis, weak physical functions, and can no longer tolerate chemotherapy, traditional Chinese medicine can be used for conservative treatment. Although the short-term effect is not as obvious as chemotherapy, the long-term effect is good, and it is effective in improving the quality of life and prolonging survival.

A proper diet is an important factor in how long you can live after chemotherapy for cervical cancer

The improvement of the patient's physical function is also an important factor in determining how long they can live after cervical cancer chemotherapy. Only with good physical function and strong immunity can they resist the development of cancer and tolerate various drug treatments. Therefore, improving immune function and enhancing resistance to tumors is extremely important for patients with advanced cervical cancer. In terms of diet, you should supplement more beta-carotene and vitamin C; supplement the trace elements zinc and selenium; eat more soybeans and their products.

Patients' optimistic attitude can also prolong survival rate after cervical cancer chemotherapy

The patient's optimistic attitude can also prolong the survival rate after cervical cancer chemotherapy. Patients with advanced cervical cancer should maintain an optimistic attitude and actively cooperate with treatment. With the continuous improvement of treatment methods, new treatment methods and drugs are increasingly used in the treatment of advanced cervical cancer. The survival rate of patients with advanced cervical cancer is significantly higher than before.