Question
How should someone with rectal cancer be treated? My uncle is 45 years old and has been diagnosed with rectal cancer. The cancer cells have already spread, and surgery was performed two days ago. The family is very worried. How should someone with rectal cancer be treated?
Answer
Rectal cancer is a common malignant tumor in the digestive tract. Once diagnosed, the best course of treatment is radical surgery. If it is detected at an advanced stage, chemotherapy and radiation therapy may be the only options. Advice: It is recommended to first confirm whether it is indeed rectal cancer, and it’s best to go to a large comprehensive hospital for further diagnosis. If confirmed, it is advised to undergo radical rectal resection surgery as soon as possible, and then decide on the chemotherapy based on the pathological results after the surgery. In daily life, patients should maintain a balanced diet to supplement their body’s nutrition, engage in more aerobic exercises to strengthen their body, and maintain a positive mood to enhance their overall health.