Is interventional treatment for lung cancer painful?

Is interventional treatment for lung cancer painful?

1. Whether interventional treatment for lung cancer is painful generally depends on the method of interventional treatment. If it is vascular intervention or particle implantation, it is usually not painful. If it is radiofrequency ablation or microwave ablation, it may be more painful.

2. If the patient adopts vascular intervention method, generally through femoral artery puncture catheterization, using catheter guide wire technology, the catheter is passed over the bronchial artery, and embolic agents are used locally to block the tumor blood supply artery. Due to lack of blood oxygen, the tumor will die. Usually the effect is better, and it is safe and minimally invasive. The patient recovers quickly after surgery with less pain. If it is a non-vascular intervention method, such as particle implantation, tumor cells are generally killed by internal irradiation, with relatively small side effects and basically no pain.

3. If it is radiofrequency ablation or microwave ablation, the ablation needle usually pierces the tumor and kills the tumor cells by heating. The effect is generally good, but the treatment process is painful.

4. In daily life, you need to pay attention to rest and avoid fatigue. Your diet needs to be light and nutritionally balanced. You can eat some fresh vegetables and fruits, such as tomatoes, dragon fruit, carrots, kiwis, etc. Avoid eating spicy and irritating foods, such as pepper, mustard, onions, etc. Check regularly and seek medical attention in time if you have any discomfort.