In many people's minds, once they are diagnosed with lymphoma, they often fall into great fear and despair, as if they have been sentenced to death. However, is this really the case? The director of the Department of Hematology clearly pointed out that it is not a dream for lymphoma patients to do the following four clinical cures!
Lymphoma is a group of malignant tumors that originate from the lymphoid hematopoietic system, and its clinical manifestations are diverse and can affect multiple parts of the body. While the diagnosis of lymphoma is often shocking, the survival rate of lymphoma patients has also greatly improved as medicine continues to advance. For Hodgkin lymphoma, the 5-year survival rate for early-stage patients can reach more than 90%, and the 5-year survival rate for advanced patients is about 60%-70%. Survival rates for non-Hodgkin lymphoma vary depending on the type. For example, the 5-year survival rate of patients with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma can reach 70%-80% in the early stage, and about 50% in patients with advanced disease after active treatment. The 10-year survival rate for patients with follicular lymphoma can reach about 80%.
Keeping the following four points in mind after diagnosis, the clinical cure rate will be greatly improved.
1. Standardize treatment
1. Choose a professional medical team:
The professional medical team is able to develop a personalized treatment plan according to the specific situation of the patient to improve the treatment effect.
2. Strictly follow the treatment plan:
Patients should be treated in strict accordance with the treatment plan formulated by the doctor, take medication on time, and have regular re-examinations to ensure the continuity and effectiveness of treatment. Do not arbitrarily interrupt treatment or adjust the dose of medication on your own so as not to affect the effect of treatment.
2. Strengthen self-management
1. Diet:
Maintain a balanced diet with foods rich in protein, vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients. For patients undergoing chemotherapy or radiotherapy, side effects such as loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, etc., may occur. Eat smaller, more frequent meals and choose foods that are easy to digest and nutrient-dense.
2. Moderate exercise:
Exercise moderately, as your physical condition allows. Exercise can strengthen physical fitness, improve immunity, and relieve anxiety and depression.
3. Psychological Adjustment:
Maintain a positive and optimistic attitude and face the disease bravely.
3. Prevent infection
1. Pay attention to personal hygiene:
Maintain good personal hygiene, avoid contact with sources of infection, keep the living environment clean and ventilated, and disinfect regularly.
Fourth, regular review
1. Follow your doctor's instructions for a follow-up:
2. Maintain communication with your doctor:
During the follow-up process, patients should maintain good communication with the doctor and truthfully report their physical condition and treatment response. Doctors can adjust the treatment plan according to the patient's condition to improve the treatment effect.