If there is no evidence of tumor progression after 16 years of gastric cancer, one can continue to observe and have regular physical examination every year, and if it is determined that the tumor has recurred locally or metastasized in distant places, radiotherapy can be taken.
1. No evidence of tumor progression: after routine treatment of gastric cancer, if there is no evidence of tumor progression such as recurrence or metastasis, you can follow the doctor’s instructions for regular review, and after more than 5 years of regular review, you can have annual physical examination to monitor the progression of the tumor.
2. Determine the tumor progression: recurrence and metastasis may also occur in 16 years of gastric cancer, resulting in tumor progression. For patients who have been determined to have recurrence and metastasis, chemotherapy drugs such as oxaliplatin and cisplatin can be taken, and if the recurrence or metastasis foci are more confined, it can be supplemented with local radiotherapy at the same time. Part of local recurrence can be treated with surgical resection again.
Patients who have stomach cancer for 16 years are recommended to determine the treatment plan under the guidance of doctors and avoid blindly using drugs on their own.