Which is better, chemotherapy or targeted drugs for lung cancer

Chemotherapy and targeted drugs are effective treatments for lung cancer. It is impossible to judge which one is more effective, and patients should choose a treatment plan based on their own circumstances.

Lung cancer is a malignant tumor that originates from the bronchial mucosa or glands of the lungs. Common symptoms for patients are cough, which is often manifested as paroxysmal irritating dry cough, no or little sputum, chest pain, hoarseness, fever, and dyspnea.

Chemotherapy is an effective method for treating lung cancer. It refers to killing cancer cells through oral or injected chemical substances. There are many chemotherapy drugs for lung cancer, generally based on platinum drugs, such as cisplatin and carboplatin. Double-drug regimens and platinum double regimens are often used. According to the different pathological types of cancer, there are different combinations of treatment plans. For patients with lung cancer, targeted drugs have few side effects, outstanding efficacy, and corresponding targets, which can achieve the purpose of controlling tumor growth. Targeted drugs are also an effective treatment method. Commonly used drugs include afatinib, erlotinib, etc. Due to the differences between the disease and the patient himself, it is impossible to judge which effect is better. Patients should choose a treatment plan according to their own situation.

Lung cancer patients need to actively cooperate with daily treatment, maintain a positive attitude, and eat more protein-rich foods and fresh fruits and vegetables.