The recurrence rate of esophageal cancer one year after surgery is still relatively high, which varies from person to person.
The 5-year survival rate of esophageal cancer after surgery can reach 30%, and 70% will have metastasis of different degrees. Postoperative adjuvant therapy and maintenance therapy for a long period of time, as well as regular rechecking, are needed to reduce the chance of recurrence and metastasis.
However, recurrence and metastasis are still possible. Generally speaking, the frequency of review can be reduced about 5 years after surgery, because the chance of recurrence is very small at this time, but it is not completely impossible.
After the operation of esophageal cancer, it is necessary to go to regular hospitals for postoperative adjuvant treatment under the guidance of specialists, and when there are changes in the condition in the review, it is necessary to change the treatment plan in time.