The statement that the more effective chemotherapy is, the faster the recurrence is is not correct. Tumor recurrence is related to tumor typing, staging and other factors. Usually, the later the tumor staging and the worse the typing, the lower the degree of differentiation of the tumor cells, and the possibility of subsequent recurrence will be higher.
Tumors undergoing chemotherapy are effective, indicating that chemotherapeutic drugs have high specificity for tumors, which can inhibit the proliferation of tumor cells, make the staging lower, and strive for opportunities for other treatments such as surgery. In addition, postoperative adjuvant chemotherapy can inhibit tumor recurrence.
At present, there is no literature to prove that the better the effect of chemotherapy, the faster the tumor recurrence. Usually, the later the tumor stage and the worse the staging, the lower the degree of differentiation of tumor cells, and the greater the possibility of subsequent recurrence. However, it should be noted that it is not a certainty that tumors with late staging and poor staging will recur.
The probability of tumor recurrence should be determined according to the patient’s condition; regular review can detect early metastasis or recurrence of the tumor and improve the prognosis.