What is the first choice for treating advanced non-small cell lung cancer

Non-small cell lung cancer usually occurs in smokers or those with a family history. It is a malignant tumor with a high mortality rate, which directly affects the patient's lung function, causing coughing, shortness of breath, and general fatigue. Non-small cell lung cancer should not be ignored. Once the lungs cannot delay the treatment time, the patient can choose the following methods for treatment according to the doctor's advice.

1. Chemotherapy:

For patients with advanced non-small cell lung cancer, chemotherapy can be given. Chemotherapy can be spread throughout the body. Gemcitabine, paclitaxel and docetaxel are used clinically. The drugs can control the development of the disease, reduce the symptoms of cough and sputum, and also improve the quality of life. However, there are many side effects after the drugs, and patients need to master the relevant principles of drug treatment.

2. Treatment with traditional Chinese medicine prescriptions:

When non-small cell lung cancer develops to the late stage, the cancer has already spread. The patients can be treated with Chinese medicine prescriptions in accordance with the treatment principles of nourishing yin and clearing the lungs, resolving phlegm and detoxifying, and strengthening the spleen and warming the kidneys. The prescription medicine consists of asparagus, ophiopogon, northern adenophora, and Sichuan dendrobium. All medicines need to be decocted with clear water, and each patient takes one dose of medicine per day, which can also be divided into two or three times.

3. Non-small cell lung cancer:

Patients with non-small cell lung cancer should stay in bed and observe whether they have complications such as asthma or dyspnea. If they are found, they should be sent to the hospital for treatment in time. If patients undergo surgery, they should pay attention to the hygiene of the wound area, disinfect it when necessary, and change the medicine regularly to avoid infection. During the recovery period, they should pay more attention to rest and avoid excessive fatigue.

The above are the treatment methods for advanced non-small cell lung cancer. Everyone should pay attention to changes in lung function and thoroughly understand the disease. Patients should pay attention to early treatment, actively treat, improve the cure rate, and promote the recovery of lung function. Every patient should rest more, eat a balanced diet during the onset, and avoid eating greasy food.