Question
When should chemotherapy be started after colorectal cancer surgery, and how can one achieve a better prognosis?
Answer
Hello, it is generally recommended to consider starting chemotherapy around three weeks after surgery, when the body has recovered well. However, chemotherapy alone may bring about many side effects, including nausea, hair loss, decreased appetite, decreased white blood cells, and decreased immunity. These side effects not only burden the patient’s body but may also harm normal cells while killing cancer cells, potentially promoting the growth of cancer cells to some extent. To alleviate these side effects and enhance immunity, it is suggested to take anti-tumor traditional Chinese medicine oral liquid in conjunction with the chemotherapy. This oral liquid is convenient to use, can reduce the side effects of chemotherapy, strengthen the physique, and help control and prevent the recurrence and metastasis of cancer.