Surgery is not possible for advanced lung cancer, how to treat it in the later stage

Patients with advanced lung cancer who have lost the opportunity for surgery can be treated with palliative treatment such as radiotherapy and chemotherapy. Survival can also be prolonged with targeted drug therapy, immune checkpoint inhibitor therapy, etc.

1. Palliative care

1. Radiotherapy: For small cell lung cancer and non-small cell lung cancer with brain metastasis, tumor cells can be killed by radiation, so as to control the progression of the disease;

2. Chemotherapy: Patients with advanced lung cancer can also be treated with molecular targeted drugs such as gefitinib tablets and erlotinib hydrochloride tablets according to the doctor's instructions, or systemic chemotherapy with chemical drugs such as cisplatin injection and carboplatin injection, which can kill cancer cells and relieve uncomfortable symptoms;

3. Targeted drug therapy: such as bevacizumab injection, cetuximab injection, etc., which can help block the angiogenesis pathway and reduce the blood supply to the tumor, so as to achieve the purpose of inhibiting tumor growth;

4. Immune checkpoint inhibitor therapy: such as pembrolizumab injection, nivolumab injection, etc., can bind to PD-1 receptors, promote T lymphocyte activation, enhance the body's ability to recognize tumor cells, and eliminate tumor cells.

2. Other methods

In addition to the above treatments, appropriate treatments can be selected according to the patient's actual situation, such as lung transplantation or thoracentesis to reduce the symptoms of dyspnea, and nutritional support to improve physical condition and quality of life.

It is recommended that patients with advanced lung cancer maintain a good attitude and actively cooperate with doctors for treatment to prolong their lives. It is necessary to pay attention to a balanced diet and appropriate exercise, which is conducive to physical health.