What is the response to early-stage lung cancer? How is it treated?

Patients with early-stage lung cancer generally have no obvious symptoms and signs, and usually need to be treated with surgery, radiotherapy, chemotherapy and other methods according to their condition.

1. Reasons

Due to the small size of the tumor, there is little effect on lung tissue. Therefore, patients may not experience any symptoms or discomfort in the early stages. As the tumor grows in size, it may cause symptoms such as cough, sputum production, and chest pain.

2. Treatment

1. Surgery: For patients with early-stage lung cancer, if the lesion is relatively limited and there is no metastasis, it can be resected by surgery, so as to achieve the purpose of cure.Commonly used surgical methods include segmentectomy, lobectomy, etc.

2. Radiotherapy: Radiation therapy is a local treatment that uses high-energy rays to kill cancer cells. It is indicated for patients with advanced lung cancer who cannot tolerate surgery or are not suitable for surgery. But radiation therapy may cause some side effects like nausea, vomiting, redness and swelling of the skin, etc.

3. Chemotherapy: Chemotherapy is a method of using anti-cancer drugs to kill cancer cells. Suitable for patients with non-small cell lung cancer of all stages. Commonly used chemotherapy drugs include cisplatin injection, paclitaxel injection, etc.

In addition to this, treatment can also be carried out through targeted therapy and other means. Patients are advised to seek medical attention in a timely manner and choose the appropriate treatment plan under the guidance of a doctor. At the same time, pay attention to maintaining a good attitude and avoid excessive tension and anxiety.