In just one year, she was diagnosed with three types of cancer! Does it mean that having cancer once makes it easy to get cancer again?

"Doctor, I just had breast cancer last year, and I was diagnosed with thyroid cancer at the beginning of the year. Now I have stomach cancer. Why is this? Once you have cancer, are you destined to be entangled with it for the rest of your life?" Ms. Lin's voice trembled, and her eyes flashed with fear of the unknown and desire for life. In the clinic filled with morning light, I met Ms. Lin, and her eyes were full of deep worry. She handed me three heavy diagnosis reports, and the word "cancer" was engraved on each piece of paper, like a cold verdict. As a doctor, I encounter various diseases every day, but Ms. Lin's case made me feel nervous. I asked Ms. Lin to sit down and began to study her case carefully. Ms. Lin's case is extremely rare, but it is not an unsolvable mystery.

The immune systems of cancer patients are often weakened during treatment, and factors in genetic background and living environment may also become breeding grounds for new cancers.

I patiently explained to Ms. Lin that the occurrence of cancer is a complex process involving multiple factors such as gene mutation and disordered cell proliferation.

For those who have defeated cancer, their bodies are like an ancient city that has experienced many vicissitudes of life. Although strong, they are bound to have some cracks and are more vulnerable to new attacks.

Although Ms. Lin's experience is heartbreaking, her story also serves as a wake-up call, reminding all cancer survivors that regular physical examinations and comprehensive health management are crucial.

I told her that although the road ahead is bumpy, the advances in modern medicine are not limited to traditional surgery, radiotherapy and chemotherapy, but also include precise targeted therapy, immunotherapy and other options.

After gaining a deeper understanding of Ms. Lin's lifestyle habits, I discovered some potential risk factors, such as long-term smoking and unbalanced diet.

I encouraged her to adjust her lifestyle while receiving treatment, such as quitting smoking, eating a balanced diet, exercising moderately, and maintaining a positive attitude.

Ms. Lin should pay special attention to the following aspects in her daily life:

Immunity maintenance:

Since cancer patients have low immunity, Ms. Lin should try to avoid going to epidemic areas and crowded public places to prevent infection with pathogens.

Personal Hygiene:

Keep warm, prevent colds, try to avoid cold water, and it is recommended to use warm water for drinking and washing.

Pay attention to sun protection and avoid direct sunlight as much as possible.

Keep the indoor air circulating, natural ventilation is preferred, and open doors and windows more often for ventilation.

At the same time, pay attention to food hygiene and avoid infection.

Dietary adjustments:

Ms. Lin should eat small and frequent meals, 5-6 meals a day, and eat until she is 60% to 70% full with each meal.

Drink plenty of water, about 1500-1700ml of water per day.

Pay attention to nutritional intake and choose foods rich in high-quality protein and vitamins.

Avoid eating raw, cold, spicy, pickled, smoked foods and foods containing nitrites.

Moderate exercise:

Ms. Lin can perform necessary functional exercises, such as breathing function training, as well as aerobic exercises, such as walking, jogging, dancing, etc.

Pain Management:

If Ms. Lin feels pain, she should seek medical attention promptly and use painkillers as directed by the doctor.

Psychological adjustment:

Maintain a positive and optimistic attitude and avoid excessive anxiety and depression.

You can try to cultivate hobbies, such as painting, flower arranging, etc., to enrich your spiritual life.

Regular review:

Ms. Lin should go to the hospital for regular checkups to detect and treat possible recurrence or metastasis in a timely manner.

As time went by, with the help of our medical team, Ms. Lin overcame the threat of the disease step by step.

She learned how to find light in the shadow of cancer and how to hold on to hope in the face of adversity.

At the end of this article, I would like to share with you some important knowledge about cancer recurrence and multiple primary cancers:

Cancer recurrence:

Even with careful treatment, cancer patients may still face the resurgence of cancer cells.

This may be because the treatment was not able to completely kill all the cancer cells, or because the cancer cells developed a resistance to the treatment.

Multiple primary cancers:

This means that in the same body, multiple independent cancers may occur successively or simultaneously in different organs or tissues.

This condition may be closely related to genetic predisposition, lifestyle, environmental exposure and other factors.

Comprehensive Management of Cancer Patients:

Cancer survivors need to monitor every change in their bodies through regular physical examinations so that any new lesions can be detected and responded to in a timely manner.

In addition, improving daily habits, strengthening physical fitness and enhancing immunity are also indispensable links.

Emphasis on mental health:

On the road to fighting cancer, the patient's mental state is also crucial. Maintaining a positive attitude can not only improve the effect of treatment, but also effectively reduce the risk of cancer recurrence. Ms. Lin's story is a hymn to life. She showed an indomitable spirit in the face of illness. Her experience inspires us that no matter how big the challenges in life are, we should not give up hope and fight. Thank you for your patience in reading. If you think this article can bring hope and strength to others, please don't hesitate to share it. Every forwarding is a transmission of health knowledge and a great encouragement to our work.