Can I have chemotherapy immediately after 25 rounds of radiotherapy for rectal cancer?

Whether chemotherapy can be performed immediately after 25 rounds of radiotherapy for rectal cancer is determined based on the specific situation. If the patient is in good mental condition and meets the requirements for chemotherapy, chemotherapy can be performed immediately, otherwise chemotherapy cannot be performed immediately.

Rectal cancer is a malignant tumor disease that originates from the rectal mucosal epithelium and has the characteristics of metastasis and penetration. If it is not treated, it will affect the patient's life and health. After the disease, radiotherapy can be used to irradiate local lesions using the principle of radiation, which can kill cancer cells and achieve the purpose of treating rectal cancer. At the same time, chemotherapy can also be used for treatment. If you have good tolerance to chemotherapy drugs, you can start chemotherapy immediately. Under the guidance of a doctor, you need to use paclitaxel injection, cisplatin injection, vincristine sulfate injection, etc., which can control the development of the disease after drug treatment.

However, if the patient's mental state is poor and does not meet the requirements of chemotherapy, he or she needs to rest for a period of time, because chemotherapy is prone to adverse reactions and may aggravate physical discomfort. During the treatment, the patient should cooperate with the doctor to actively treat the disease and pay attention to a light diet, which will help promote physical recovery.