Is microwave ablation good for peripheral lung cancer at the age of 73?

If a 73-year-old patient has peripheral lung cancer and it is in the early stages, microwave ablation is generally preferred. However, if it has progressed to the middle and advanced stages, it may need to be treated with surgery, radiotherapy, etc.

First, the situation of good use

1. Early stage: For small peripheral lung cancer, microwave ablation can be used for treatment without spreading and metastasis, which can directly kill the tumor cells and achieve the purpose of cure.However, due to the patient's age and poor physical fitness, it is necessary to choose carefully when doing microwave ablation.

2. Medium-term: If the disease develops relatively quickly and obvious symptoms appear, such as chest tightness and shortness of breath, cough, etc., the effect of microwave ablation alone is not good, and it is necessary to cooperate with chemotherapy or radiotherapy to assist in improvement and inhibit the growth and development of cancer cells.

Second, the situation is not good

If the patient's physical condition is poor, unable to tolerate surgery or radiotherapy, and the lesion is large, causing compression to the surrounding tissues and organs, causing symptoms such as dyspnea, it is not suitable for microwave ablation. It is recommended to seek medical attention in a timely manner and choose the appropriate treatment according to the doctor's advice according to the specific situation.

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