What to do if you can't eat in the advanced stage of lung cancer

What should I do if I can’t eat in the advanced stage of lung cancer?

Lung cancer is a malignant tumor of the respiratory system. In the late stage, gastrointestinal metastasis or malignant fluid state of advanced tumors may occur, causing patients to lose their appetite and be unable to eat. In this case, drugs that improve appetite, such as megestrol acetate dispersible tablets, can be used to improve the malignant fluid state and appetite of patients in the late stage.

For feeding obstruction caused by esophageal and mediastinal metastasis of advanced lung cancer, in this case, the patient cannot eat and cannot be improved by medication. Enteral nutrition tube placement and enteral nutrition support can be considered, which can be matched with intravenous nutrition. Because once the nutritional status cannot keep up, lung cancer may develop faster, seriously threatening the patient's health.

Lung cancer is a malignant tumor that can cause metastasis to other organs in the later stage. It consumes relatively much energy and is a malignant lesion, so it needs active treatment. Suggestions: As for what you cannot eat, first consider whether there is a problem with esophageal or gastric metastasis. You can do a gastroscopy to make a clear diagnosis. If there is no metastasis, a gastric tube can be inserted. In terms of appetite promotion, the food structure is mainly based on the patient's preferences and easy digestibility. After all, food is only for maintaining nutrition and will never have an obvious therapeutic effect. The diet should be light and do not eat too greasy food. Stop smoking and drinking, and don't overwork. Drink more water and eat more fruits and vegetables. Do more outdoor activities, exercise more, and stay healthy

The treatment cycle of lung cancer is relatively long. Whether using chemotherapy drugs or targeted drugs, it is inevitable that the bone marrow hematopoietic system will be suppressed for a long time. Maintaining a good physical condition and stable blood count is the most important basis for the successful treatment of lung cancer.