Can mid-to-late stage lung cancer be cured?

Can lung cancer in the middle and late stages be cured? Lung cancer is a disease of the human respiratory system. Lung cancer is one of the common malignant tumors. The causes of lung cancer are relatively complex. It is still unclear which carcinogens cause lung cancer. Lung cancer generally does not have obvious systemic symptoms. There are many treatments for lung cancer. Let's talk about the treatments for cancer:

There is actually no fixed treatment for lung cancer. The choice of treatment for lung cancer depends on the size of the tumor. Compared with digestive system cancer, the diet of lung cancer patients is relatively easy to solve. Lung cancer patients should eat less greasy and spicy foods, tobacco, alcohol and other irritating foods.

Lung cancer can also be treated by surgery, or Chinese and Western medicine radiation therapy, and after the condition has completely or partially resolved, the patient should pay attention to completely ban smoking, pay attention to the quality of the air in the living environment, and ensure fresh air. Lung cancer can also be treated by radiation therapy and chemotherapy, which can shrink the tumor and control cancer symptoms.

So, what are the treatments for lung cancer? Experts will explain the relevant content to you.

First point: surgical treatment. Generally, surgery is suitable for early stage lung cancer, but not for late stage lung cancer. After surgery for early stage lung cancer, there will be air and pleural effusion in the chest cavity. Patients need to change their positions frequently, cough, and take deep breaths. These activities are very important because they can help the remaining lung tissue expand and reduce the air and pleural effusion in the chest cavity. Chest pain, dyspnea, and weakness are common side effects after lung cancer surgery. It takes several weeks or months for patients to recover their physical strength.

Second point: chemotherapy. While chemotherapy drugs kill cancer cells, they also affect normal tissue cells. The side effects mainly depend on the specific drug and dosage. Common side effects of chemotherapy include nausea, vomiting, hair loss, oral ulcers, fatigue, etc.

The third point: radiotherapy. Radiotherapy is like chemotherapy. While killing cancer cells, the radiation also damages the surrounding normal cells. The side effects of radiotherapy are mainly related to the treatment site and treatment dose. Common side effects of radiotherapy include dry mouth, sore throat, difficulty swallowing, fatigue, skin changes in the treatment area, poor appetite, etc. When the brain is irradiated, headaches, nausea, vomiting, hair loss, memory loss, etc. may occur. However, most side effects disappear after the treatment is over.