How to treat small cell lung cancer

How is small cell lung cancer treated?

Treatment options for small cell lung cancer include general treatment, surgery, radiotherapy, and chemotherapy. Small cell lung cancer is a terrible disease. Although medical technology is relatively advanced, the mortality rate of this disease is very high. Once diagnosed, you should actively cooperate with the doctor's treatment to prolong your survival as much as possible.

1. General treatment

General treatment is usually nutritional support therapy, eating more light, easily digestible, nutritious food, while maintaining water and electrolyte balance.

2. Surgical treatment

Generally speaking, the effect of surgery in treating small cell lung cancer is relatively poor. If it is very early stage small cell lung cancer and no metastasis is found after examination, surgical resection is recommended. However, even if complete resection is performed, other treatment methods are needed after surgery.

3. Radiation therapy

Radiation therapy is an important method to prolong patient survival, but this method has limitations and is usually only applicable to extensive and limited small cell lung cancer.

4. Chemotherapy

Chemotherapy can be combined with radiotherapy to control the development of the tumor and relieve local compression and irritation symptoms. During chemotherapy, closely observe changes in the body and adjust the chemotherapy regimen in a timely manner.

Small cell lung cancer is easy to metastasize, relapse and has a poor prognosis. You should develop a good habit of regular physical examinations to achieve early detection and early treatment. During the treatment process, you should maintain good eating and living habits and stay in a happy mood.