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"Why am I back here again?" said Uncle Li at the hospital's registration desk, looking incredulous.
He had just recovered from cancer for a year, but he unexpectedly found that the cancer had returned. Uncle Li, 55 years old, is an ordinary bank clerk who has been trying to recover his health for the past year, but he did not expect the disease to come back so quickly.
Dr. Zhao frowned after checking the results of Uncle Li's latest examination. He is well aware that Uncle Li has two habits in his life that are very detrimental to cancer recovery: one is overwork, and the other is long-term smoking.
Dr. Zhao has reminded Uncle Li many times before that these two habits need to be changed, but they don't seem to be taken seriously by Uncle Li.
"Uncle Li, didn't we discuss the importance of reducing work stress and quitting smoking before?" Dr. Zhao said earnestly.
He explained that excessive work stress can lead to a constant state of high stress in the body, which will increase the growth and spread rate of cancer cells, and smoking is a well-known health killer, especially for cancer patients, smoking directly increases the risk of recurrence.
Dr. Zhao also said that prolonged psychological stress and smoking are both strongly associated with the incidence of many types of cancer. For example, those who continue to smoke are twice as likely to relapse as non-smokers.
Uncle Li was frustrated by Dr. Zhao's analysis, but he also realized that he needed to make a change. He began to ask how he could effectively adjust his lifestyle habits in order to achieve better recovery results.
"So what should I do now?" Uncle Li asked, his tone revealing a hint of plea. Dr. Zhao advised him to start with two things: try to adjust his workload first, reduce overtime, and take time off if necessary.
At the same time, Dr. Chiu also suggested that Uncle Li join the support group to exchange experiences with other cancer survivors and increase their confidence and motivation to overcome the disease.
Despite the challenges, under Dr. Zhao's guidance, he gradually found ways to change his lifestyle and began to implement these actions.
He began to schedule time for light walks every day, consciously avoided overtime, and tried to replace smoking with reading and listening to music.
Six months later, the results of this check-up showed a significant improvement in his overall health, and signs of cancer recurrence were under control. During the follow-up visit, Uncle Li had an in-depth conversation with Dr. Zhao.
Dr. Chiu pointed out that Uncle Lee's case once again proved the importance of lifestyle to health and advised him to continue to maintain these healthy habits.
Dr. Zhao also emphasized that while lifestyle changes take time and sustained effort, it is one of the most effective ways to combat cancer recurrence.
During the conversation, Uncle Li asked a question, which he had been thinking about: "Dr. Zhao, I would like to know, apart from continuing my current lifestyle changes, are there any other preventive measures that can help me further reduce my risk of cancer recurrence?"
Dr. Zhao replied, "Maintaining good social activities, staying in touch with family and friends, and maintaining a positive mindset are all important factors that help reduce the risk of cancer recurrence. Mental health is equally important, and if needed, participating in counselling or a support group is also a good option. ”
Uncle Li listened carefully to Dr. Zhao's advice and decided to incorporate it into his daily life. He understands that beating cancer is a long-term process that requires continuous effort and a positive attitude towards life.
He thanked Dr. Zhao for his professional guidance and pledged to continue to work hard, not only for his own health, but also for the sake of having more quality time with his family and friends.
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