How to improve the quality of life in advanced breast cancer

Advanced breast cancer can cause various physical symptoms due to the tumor. In order to improve the patient's quality of life, the treatment methods are as follows: 1. Treat the tumor accordingly to reduce symptoms, improve quality of life, and prolong survival time; 2. If the treatment is ineffective or unbearable, a combination of Chinese and Western medicine can be used to improve physical symptoms as much as possible; 3. Encourage patients to have good nutrition and a reasonable diet to maintain good health and stabilize immune status; 4. Psychological intervention and counseling, family companionship, and support the patient's spirit.

How many years can you live with advanced breast cancer?

Advanced breast cancer refers to breast cancer recurrence or metastasis to bones, lungs, liver and other parts. In the past, the median survival time of breast cancer patients was 2-3 years. At present, breast cancer is mainly divided into malignant breast cancer and malignant breast cancer. There are many ways to treat malignant breast cancer; some malignant breast cancers can be treated with targeted therapy. The 5-year survival rate of patients with advanced breast cancer has exceeded 50%. With standardized treatment, some patients may have long-term tumors.

Can breast cancer be cured?

Whether breast cancer can be cured depends on the stage of cancer. Most early and mid-stage breast cancers can be cured through active treatment. For example, late-stage breast cancer IV cannot be cured and is mostly a tumor survival state. Through active treatment, the quality of life can be improved and the patient's life can be prolonged. The specific situation is as follows: 1. Early breast cancer stage 0, stage I, and II can be eradicated through active comprehensive treatment; 2. Breast cancer stage III is expected to be cured; 3. Breast cancer stage IV cannot be cured and can only survive with the tumor.