How to treat advanced lung cancer can prolong life and reduce suffering

Lung cancer is a common malignancy that originates in the bronchial mucosa or glands of the lungs. If the patient is in the advanced stage of lung cancer and is in poor physical condition, it can be treated with palliative surgery, radiotherapy, chemotherapy, etc.

1. General treatment

1. Palliative surgery: For patients with advanced lung cancer who cannot tolerate radical surgery, after improving respiratory function and cardiopulmonary function, part of the lesion can be resected through palliative surgery to alleviate symptoms and improve quality of life.

2. Radiotherapy: Radiation therapy uses radiation to kill cancer cells.It is often used to treat small lesions that cannot be completely removed by surgery, and in some cases it can also be used in combination with chemotherapy.

3. Chemotherapy: Chemotherapy is a method of using drugs to kill cancer cells. It can be used alone or in conjunction with other treatments such as radiation and targeted therapy.

2. Traditional Chinese medicine treatment

Patients with advanced lung cancer can also be treated with traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), such as Astragalus membranaceus and Codonopsis, which can help enhance the patient's immunity and achieve the purpose of prolonging survival.

It is recommended that patients with advanced lung cancer maintain a good attitude, avoid excessive anxiety and nervousness, actively cooperate with doctors for treatment, and pay attention to a healthy diet, and eat more protein-rich foods, such as eggs and milk, which are conducive to physical health.