Do I need targeted therapy after lung cancer surgery?

Early stage lung cancer does not require targeted therapy, and recovery can be achieved after surgical treatment. Targeted therapy is a new type of anti-tumor treatment clinically, and is usually suitable for advanced tumors. After surgical treatment of lung cancer, if it is adenocarcinoma, targeted drug therapy can be selected based on genetic testing, and can be combined with immunotherapy, traditional Chinese medicine treatment and symptomatic treatment. In general, if it is lung cancer, not everyone needs to do targeted therapy after surgery. This targeted drug treatment requires clear genetic testing before considering targeted therapy.

How long can you live with lung cancer bone metastasis?

The survival time of patients with lung cancer bone metastasis depends on the pathological type of lung cancer, whether the patient can accept active anti-cancer treatment, etc. The presence of bone metastasis in patients indicates that the condition is gradually worsening. Only by taking appropriate control measures against the primary lung cancer can the overall rate of disease progression be slowed down and the patient's pain be alleviated. If patients with lung adenocarcinoma have bone metastasis, different treatment plans will be selected based on gene expression.

What are the Chinese herbal medicines for treating lung cancer?

Lung cancer can be treated by taking herbal medicines that soften and disperse lumps, but taking herbal medicines can only play an auxiliary therapeutic role in the treatment of cancer. It can prolong life and reduce irritation to the lungs, but it cannot completely cure lung cancer. It is best to go to the hospital for chemotherapy to improve the effect. It can inhibit the continued metastasis and spread of cancer cells and prevent the impact on other organs of the body. The traditional Chinese medicine treatment of lung cancer is to add some anti-cancer Chinese herbal medicines on the basis of syndrome differentiation. The anti-cancer Chinese herbal medicines have different degrees of inhibitory effect on cancer cells. It has a unique effect in improving patient symptoms and reducing the side effects of radiotherapy and chemotherapy.