What to do if lymphoma recurs after chemotherapy

When lymphoma patients relapse after chemotherapy, chemotherapy, radiotherapy, targeted therapy, immunotherapy, surgical treatment and supportive treatment can be taken. The specific plan needs to be formulated according to the patient's situation. During treatment, attention should be paid to diet, rest and psychological adjustment. If lymphoma patients relapse after chemotherapy, the following measures need to be taken: 1. Chemotherapy again: Chemotherapy is one of the common methods for treating lymphoma. If the tumor is small after recurrence and the patient is in good health, chemotherapy can be repeated. Chemotherapy regimens are usually adjusted according to the specific conditions of the patient to improve the treatment effect. 2. Radiotherapy: Radiotherapy is also one of the common methods for treating lymphoma. It can be used to treat locally recurrent or metastatic tumors. Radiotherapy can kill tumor cells, relieve symptoms and improve quality of life. 3. Targeted therapy: If the patient's lymphoma is sensitive to certain targeted drugs, consider using targeted therapy. Targeted therapy can specifically act on tumor cells and reduce damage to normal cells. 4. Immunotherapy: Immunotherapy is a new treatment method that can kill tumor cells by activating the patient's own immune system. At present, immunotherapy has made some progress in the treatment of lymphoma. 5. Surgical treatment: For some localized recurrent tumors, surgery can be considered. Surgery can completely remove the tumor and improve the cure rate. 6. Supportive treatment: During treatment, patients may experience some adverse reactions, such as nausea, vomiting, hair loss, etc. At this time, supportive treatment, such as antiemetic, fluid replacement, nutritional support, etc., is needed to relieve symptoms and improve the quality of life of patients. It should be noted that the treatment plan for lymphoma recurrence after chemotherapy needs to be formulated according to the specific conditions of the patient, including the type, size, location of the tumor, and the patient's physical condition. Therefore, patients need to be treated under the guidance of a doctor and regularly reviewed to detect problems in time and take appropriate measures. In addition, lymphoma patients need to pay attention to diet, rest and psychological adjustment during treatment, maintain a good mentality, and actively cooperate with treatment. At the same time, patients' families also need to give patients adequate care and support to help patients tide over difficulties.