3 opportunities for lung cancer patients to use traditional Chinese medicine for treatment

The treatment of lung cancer patients can be divided into several categories, including conservative treatment, surgical treatment, and interventional treatment. In addition, traditional Chinese medicine also has certain advantages in the treatment of lung cancer, but it is necessary to grasp the timing of using traditional Chinese medicine.

Combined treatment with surgery

Before lung cancer patients undergo surgery, the rational use of Chinese medicine can improve the functions of certain organs, such as liver function, kidney function, heart function, etc., and can improve the patient's physical condition; the use of Chinese medicine during the postoperative recovery period can help patients restore their physical condition and reduce certain adverse reactions after surgery, such as low fever, abdominal distension, poor appetite, constipation, etc. For some lung cancer patients who are prone to recurrence and metastasis, taking Chinese medicine for 3 to 5 years under the guidance of a doctor after surgery can help patients improve their immunity, reduce the chances of lung cancer recurrence and metastasis, and improve long-term efficacy.

Combined treatment with radiotherapy

Lung cancer patients can significantly reduce the side effects of radiotherapy by using traditional Chinese medicine during radiotherapy, such as oral and pharyngeal reactions during head and neck radiotherapy, cough and pain during chest radiotherapy, abdominal pain, diarrhea, and bloating during abdominal radiotherapy, and help complete the treatment. In addition, the use of blood-activating and stasis-removing traditional Chinese medicine during radiotherapy can also improve the efficacy. Lung cancer patients can use traditional Chinese medicine after radiotherapy to prevent long-term radiation inflammation and reduce recurrence and metastasis.

Combined treatment with chemotherapy

The use of traditional Chinese medicine during chemotherapy can prevent digestive tract reactions, protect bone marrow hematopoietic function, and reduce the toxic effects of chemotherapy drugs on important organs. The use of traditional Chinese medicine during the interval between chemotherapy can help improve the patient's physical condition and prepare for the next course of treatment. Similarly, long-term use of traditional Chinese medicine after chemotherapy can improve the long-term survival time of lung cancer patients.

In addition, for some patients with advanced lung cancer who are no longer suitable for surgery, radiotherapy and chemotherapy, the rational application of traditional Chinese medicine for treatment can alleviate symptoms, improve quality of life, stabilize the tumor and prolong survival time.