What is a tumor? Tumor is a new organism formed by the abnormal proliferation of cells in one or some parts of the body under the effect of various adverse factors, and the abnormally proliferating cells are tumor cells. Tumors occurring in various organs of the digestive tract are tumors of the digestive tract. What are the characteristics of benign tumors and malignant tumors? There are benign and malignant tumors. Most benign tumors are slow-growing, do not metastasize, and can be cured by surgical resection. Malignant tumors are often referred to as cancer, which is the most serious type of disease that endangers human health at present. The growth of malignant tumor cells is very vigorous and difficult to control, and they will rapidly metastasize to other parts of the body from the initial growth site. In many cases, surgical excision cannot completely cure them and they are prone to recurrence. What are the common gastrointestinal malignant tumors? Common digestive tract malignancies include esophageal cancer, gastric cancer, liver cancer, pancreatic cancer, colorectal cancer and so on. Among them, esophageal cancer, gastric cancer and liver cancer are the malignant tumors mostly found in China. The number of deaths caused by esophageal cancer in China ranks the first in the world. What are the general methods of tumor treatment? Surgery is the main means to treat tumors. Benign tumors can be completely cured by surgical resection; malignant tumors can also be treated better if they are found early and operated in time. Radiation therapy is a treatment method to kill cancer cells by irradiating tumors with radiation. Radiotherapy is used for the treatment of malignant tumors. Some cancer patients who are inoperable or relapsed need this treatment method. Some cancer patients often also need radiotherapy before and after surgery to enhance the effect of surgical treatment. Chemotherapy, i.e. anti-tumor chemotherapy, is a treatment method to kill tumor cells with drugs that have toxic effects on tumors. Chemotherapy is used for the treatment of malignant tumors. Some inoperable patients or patients with recurrence need to use this method. Of course, with the development of science and technology, there are many new methods of tumor treatment. What are the positive effects of Chinese medicine on cancer treatment? Taking Chinese medicine has a positive auxiliary effect on cancer treatment, because Chinese medicine can reduce the side effects of radiotherapy and chemotherapy, improve the immunity of patients, enhance their physical fitness and improve their quality of life. What is comprehensive cancer treatment? It is the rational and planned combination of surgery, radiotherapy, chemotherapy, immunotherapy and Chinese medicine treatment according to the physical condition, tumor type and economic status of cancer patients in order to maximize the survival period and optimize their quality of life. Must cancer patients insist on review? Regular review of cancer patients is also a continuation of treatment, and this treatment is necessary and should be adhered to. Because cancer is prone to recurrence and metastasis, and patients with recurrence may not show any discomfort, that is, they may not have any signal of recurrence. Through regular review, doctors will be able to detect the problem in time and avoid delaying the time of treatment. At the same time, after communication with doctors, patients can get guidance to relieve unnecessary worries about the disease and improve the quality of survival. The interval of review for cancer patients is roughly as follows: every 1 to 2 months in the first year. In the second year, every 2 to 3 months. In the second year, it should be reviewed every 2 to 3 months, and in the following year, it should be reviewed every 6 months, and in special cases, it should be reviewed anytime. Why must we insist on early detection and early treatment of esophageal cancer? Esophageal cancer develops slowly in the early stage and usually lasts for 2 to 3 years or even longer before it turns to the advanced stage of cancer. Individual cases can “survive with cancer” for more than 6 years. Within such a long period of time, it is very possible to detect esophageal cancer at an early stage. Since the early stage of esophageal cancer is superficial and limited, and the cancer cells do not metastasize to other organs, the survival rate of patients with esophageal cancer detected and treated early is more than 90% in 5 years, and they can even survive for a long time. Therefore, as long as there are early signs of esophageal cancer, you should go to hospital for examination immediately. Small dictionary: 5-year survival rate refers to the percentage of people who can continue to survive for more than 5 years among patients with certain tumors who receive various comprehensive treatments.