Cervical cancer is a malignant tumor that occurs in the cervical position of the uterus, which is caused by long-term infection with high-risk HPV virus, and is also a very common gynecological malignancy.
Although the incidence of cervical cancer has been correspondingly suppressed in recent years, the incidence is still relatively high. In 2020 alone, the global incidence of cervical cancer reached 340,000, of which 110,000 were new cases in China.
After suffering from cervical cancer, if it can be treated in time at an early stage, the cure rate is higher, and it is better after healing. But there are many cervical cancer patients who have relapsed after undergoing surgery.
Why does cervical cancer recur after treatment?
1. The treatment is not timely
One of the main causes of recurrence after cervical cancer treatment is related to untimely treatment. Cervical cancer, like other malignant tumors, spreads and spreads. Especially in the middle and advanced stages, cancer cells can spread throughout the cervix and surrounding organs.
Metastasis is also carried out through the lymph nodes in the pelvis, and a small number of patients develop hemotransferases. Once the cancer cells spread everywhere and there is a problem of metastasis and spread, even after surgery, it is very likely that a new lesion will appear within a year or so after surgery.
2. Failure to do a good job in post-treatment
For patients with cervical cancer, it is very necessary to undergo chemoradiation after undergoing surgery. The risk of cancer cell spread can be avoided through chemoradiation and can improve the quality of life and survival time of patients.
However, if there is no later treatment, such as no chemoradiation, or even no medication, it is very likely that new lesions will appear in a very short period of time, resulting in the recurrence of cervical cancer.
In addition, another major cause of cervical cancer recurrence is related to the failure to do a good job of post-care. So, after cervical cancer surgery, how to do a good job of post-care?
1. Increase nutrition
Cervical cancer patients after surgery are relatively weak, and while receiving radiotherapy and chemotherapy, some nutrients in the body will be lost in large quantities, which will cause patients to decline their immunity due to malnutrition, thereby increasing the risk of recurrence.
Therefore, after the operation, we must pay attention to the conditioning of the diet. Food should pay attention to diversification, and appropriately increase some foods rich in high-quality protein and have the effect of nourishing qi and blood.
2. Maintain a healthy lifestyle
After the operation, be sure to maintain regular work and rest habits, and do not stay up late. And pay attention to maintain a good attitude, can not appear any negative emotions. In addition, do not smoke, do not drink alcohol, and do not appear second-hand smoke indoors.
Care should be taken to maintain personal hygiene and avoid infection with some bacteria or viruses. If physical conditions permit, some exercises such as walking can be carried out appropriately. It can prevent the decline of some organs and play a role in improving physical function.
All in all, for cervical cancer patients, the cause of recurrence after treatment is related to the lack of timely treatment and the failure to do a good job in later treatment. In addition, if you do not do a good job in the care of later life, it will also lead to the recurrence of cervical cancer.
Therefore, after the operation, in addition to receiving post-treatment, you should also do a good job in the care of the above two aspects. Also, be sure to review it regularly. If a new lesion or other discomfort occurs, it is necessary to be admitted to the hospital as soon as possible for formal treatment in order to maximize the health of the patient.