How long can a person with advanced lung cancer live without surgery?

How long can a patient with advanced lung cancer live without surgery?

Lung cancer is the most common malignant tumor and ranks first among the causes of cancer death. In the early stage of lung cancer, there are no special symptoms, only common symptoms of general respiratory diseases, such as cough, sputum, blood in sputum, low fever, chest pain, shortness of breath, etc. In the late stage of lung cancer, facial and neck edema, hoarseness, shortness of breath, etc. may occur.

How long can a patient with advanced lung cancer live is not a general rule. It is closely related to the patient's condition, constitution, and treatment plan. Active treatment is essential. However, in general, patients with advanced lung cancer have more serious tumor spread and metastasis, many complications, and poor physical condition. If they cannot undergo surgery, they can basically only survive for half a year. If it does not spread, they can live for up to 3-5 years. This must be the front end of advanced lung cancer. Chemotherapy or traditional Chinese medicine treatment cannot be chosen. The treatment of advanced lung cancer mainly uses chemotherapy, molecular targeted therapy, immunotherapy, traditional Chinese medicine and other systemic treatment methods.

Daily care for lung cancer: Keep the air in your living environment fresh, avoid pungent odors such as smoke and dust, and prohibit smoking. Keep your respiratory tract unobstructed and learn the correct and effective way to cough up phlegm. Understand the precautions for taking medication, follow the doctor's advice, and do not increase or decrease the dose or stop taking the medication at will.