Gamma knife treatment of lung cancer metastasis and postoperative precautions

Xu Fu was hospitalized for treatment of lung cancer one year ago. Since the lesion was not particularly large at the time and no metastases were found, the doctor performed surgery on him. Later, when Xu Fu's physical condition recovered, he returned home to recuperate.

But recently, Mr. Xu has always had pain in his right shoulder blade. He suspected that his condition might have relapsed, so he went to the hospital for treatment. Physical examination upon admission showed that the superficial lymph nodes in the whole body were not swollen, and a 20cm long oblique surgical scar was visible on the right side. The respiratory movements on both sides were consistent, there was no sternal percussion pain, and the percussion on both sides was clear. The breath sounds of both lungs were clear on auscultation, and no dry or wet rales were heard. The abdomen was flat and soft with no positive signs. There was weak tenderness in the right shoulder blade area. After CT examination, it was confirmed that it was lung cancer metastasis to the shoulder blade.

According to the patient's condition, the doctor performed gamma knife treatment and drug treatment for bone pain. At the same time, he gave him anti-tumor drugs and symptomatic supportive treatments such as enhancing immunity, stopping acid, increasing appetite, and relieving pain. After treatment and recuperation, the patient's general condition improved significantly, and his spirit and appetite also improved compared to before. He was later decided to be discharged from the hospital.

The doctor advised Mr. Xu and his family to have a blood routine check every 3 to 5 days within half a month after the gamma knife treatment, and a CT scan three months after the treatment, as well as regular checks of liver function, kidney function, ion function, chest CT, abdominal color ultrasound, and cranial MRI to prevent recurrence of metastasis.