How soon can I have sex after surgery for stage 2 colon cancer?



It is possible to have sex after about 2~3 months after having surgery for stage II colon cancer.

The surgery for stage II colon cancer includes laparoscopic surgery and open surgery. If the patient has laparoscopic surgery, this surgery is less traumatic and the recovery is faster, the wound can be healed in 2 months or so, and at this time, he can have sexual life.

If the patient has traditional open surgery, this surgery is more damaging to the patient, the wound is big, the recovery time is relatively slow, usually about 3 months can be recovered, at this time can have sexual life.

It is not recommended for patients with stage II colon cancer to have sex too early after surgery, so as to avoid tearing the wound and infecting bacteria, which is unfavorable to the recovery of the condition.

After surgery, patients with stage II colon cancer should keep a happy mood, have a regular work and rest, take appropriate activities according to the physical condition, such as walking slowly, but do not do strenuous exercise, avoid overwork, and take appropriate supplements of high-quality proteins, such as meat, eggs and milk, and eat more fresh vegetables and fruits, so as to ensure balanced nutrition.