The patient with rectal cancer did not undergo surgical treatment. How is the patient's condition now after 5 years?

Low rectal cancer

The rectum is divided into three segments: the upper segment (10-15cm), the middle segment (5-10cm), and the lower segment (less than 5cm). Tumors in the upper rectum generally do not disrupt normal physiological functions and anatomical structures after surgery, allowing for the preservation of nerves and the anus, most importantly, preserving normal bowel function. This ensures that patients' quality of life does not significantly decline post-surgery.

Low rectal cancer located in the lower segment (less than 5cm) may not be suitable for anal-preserving surgery. After surgery, patients must rely on stoma for bowel movements, which has lifelong implications. They must wear fecal bags to collect excreta for the rest of their lives, greatly affecting their quality of life. Currently, preoperative chemotherapy and other methods can remove tumors located more than 2cm above the anus and achieve radical cure, but it is difficult to preserve the anus with just a 1cm distance.

1. The patient underwent radiotherapy and chemotherapy for rectal cancer but did not undergo radical surgery.

2. Due to various reasons, the patient did not undergo radical surgery, and radiotherapy and chemotherapy are difficult to completely eradicate the lesion like surgery. In this case, the risk of recurrence and metastasis in the future is higher.

3. In order to prolong the patient's life span without compromising their quality of life, NKT cell therapy is a good choice. NKT cell therapy utilizes powerful immune cells to kill tumor cells in the body, with essentially no side effects, making it very friendly for elderly patients like Mr. Ma.

Mr. Ma did not undergo surgical treatment, but there was still hope. After receiving NKT cell therapy, he achieved the desired goal. Over the years of treatment, imaging examinations showed no signs of progression. It is hoped that with subsequent treatment, Mr. Ma can continue to achieve long-term stability.

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