Why is there no change after chemotherapy for small cell lung cancer?

Why is there no change after chemotherapy for small cell lung cancer?

The lack of changes in small cell lung cancer after chemotherapy may be due to poor chemotherapy effect, incorrect use of chemotherapy drugs, insufficient number of chemotherapy times, etc.

1. Chemotherapy is not effective:

If the patient does not show any change after chemotherapy and believes that the chemotherapy is not effective, he or she may consider changing to other chemotherapy regimens under the guidance of a doctor.

2. Incorrect chemotherapy drugs:

Commonly used drugs in chemotherapy for small cell lung cancer generally include cisplatin injection, sudoside injection, paclitaxel injection, etc. If the drugs used in chemotherapy are incorrect, there will usually be no obvious therapeutic effect. In this case, chemotherapy with the correct drugs is required.

3. Fewer chemotherapy sessions:

The number of chemotherapy sessions for small cell carcinoma is generally 8 to 10. If the number of chemotherapy sessions is too few, the effect may not be particularly obvious. In this case, chemotherapy can be continued and the symptoms will gradually improve.

In addition to the above reasons, if the properties of the chemotherapy drugs used change, it will also directly affect the treatment effect, and it is necessary to promptly replace them with drugs without property changes for chemotherapy. During chemotherapy, some uncomfortable symptoms may occur, such as nausea, vomiting, hair loss, etc. Patients should maintain a good attitude, avoid excessive tension and fear, and actively cooperate to facilitate the recovery of the disease.