Question

My grandmother is 68 years old and has been diagnosed with rectal cancer. The family is very worried. How should advanced rectal cancer be treated?

Answer

For advanced rectal cancer, if the doctor determines after careful examination that there is no obvious spread, active surgery to remove the tumor is still considered in the intermediate stage, and chemotherapy and other treatments may be required after surgery. However, if diagnosed as advanced and has already spread to other parts of the body, surgery may not be feasible, and chemotherapy and other supportive treatments can only be used at this time. In daily life, in addition to focusing on treatment effects, diet is also very important. A healthy diet can greatly help in the recovery of the illness and even assist in treatment. Therefore, it is advisable to maintain a light diet and regular lifestyle habits.