What to do if lung cancer metastasizes to the pericardium and lymph nodes

What should I do if lung cancer metastasizes to the pericardium and lymph nodes?

Pericardial and lymph node metastasis of lung cancer can be treated through general treatment, oral Chinese medicine, chemotherapy drugs, etc., which is beneficial to improve the patient's quality of life.

1. General treatment: Lung cancer is a more common malignant tumor disease. The cause of the disease may be related to long-term smoking or genetic factors. The disease may cause symptoms such as cough, sputum, and difficulty breathing. As the disease worsens, cancer cells may metastasize to the lymph nodes or to distant sites, which usually indicates that the disease has entered the late stage. In order to more effectively improve the patient's quality of life, it is necessary to maintain good living habits, ensure adequate sleep, and avoid excessive mental stress.

2. Oral Chinese medicine: Lung cancer is a wasting disease. When the disease develops to the late stage, the patient's resistance may be seriously reduced. At this time, under the guidance of a doctor, oral Chinese medicine that replenishes qi and blood can be taken for auxiliary treatment, which can enhance physical fitness to a certain extent. Common medicines include astragalus, white atractylodes, white peony root, etc.

3. Application of chemotherapy drugs: Advanced lung cancer usually cannot be treated surgically, but the development of the disease can be controlled by using chemotherapy drugs under the guidance of a doctor. More common drugs usually include doxorubicin hydrochloride liposome injection, capecitabine tablets, cisplatin injection, etc.

In addition to the common methods mentioned above, radiotherapy can also be used under the guidance of a doctor to kill local cancer cells and control the development of the disease.