How much does lung cancer gene testing cost

How much does lung cancer gene testing cost?

1. Lung cancer is a common malignant tumor in clinic. Treatment methods mainly include surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy and immunotherapy and targeted therapy in recent years. Immunotherapy and targeted therapy require genetic testing.

2. Genetic testing can evaluate the patient's pathological type and determine whether it is sensitive to targeted therapy. Choosing the appropriate treatment plan based on the evaluation can achieve better treatment results. However, not all lung cancer patients are suitable for targeted therapy. They need to undergo genetic testing and choose targeted drugs based on the results of genetic testing.

How to treat pleural effusion in lung cancer?

Generally speaking, pleural effusion caused by lung cancer can be treated with acupuncture and medication. The treatment method should be determined based on the symptoms and personal constitution. It is important to quit smoking and drinking, pay more attention to rest, and avoid overwork, so that patients with pleural effusion can recover quickly.

Is the saliva of lung cancer patients infected?

Lung cancer is a tumor caused by the long-term effects of multiple factors on the body. It is not an infectious disease and therefore cannot be transmitted through saliva, blood or air. It is mainly treated with a combination of treatments including surgery, radiotherapy, chemotherapy, targeted therapy and immunotherapy.

Once lung cancer is discovered, early diagnosis and early treatment can effectively prolong the patient's survival time, improve the patient's quality of life, and relieve the patient's pain. Lung cancer patients will not spread the disease to others through saliva.