Can you feel the metastasis of lung cancer to the cervical lymph nodes?

Can you feel the metastasis of lung cancer to the cervical lymph nodes?

1. Metastasis of lung cancer to the cervical lymph nodes can usually be felt.

2. Lung cancer is a malignant tumor that originates from the bronchial mucosa or glands of the lungs. The main causes are genetic factors, environmental factors and ionizing radiation. Lung cancer patients may have symptoms such as chest tightness, chest pain, sputum, and blood. When the symptoms of the disease are more severe, tumor metastasis will occur. The symptom of cervical lymph node metastasis of lung cancer is swollen lymph nodes, so the cervical lymph nodes can usually be felt in the superficial parts of the body. If the metastatic tumor cells are compressed into the respiratory tract, it will cause symptoms such as dyspnea and irritating cough. It is recommended that patients seek medical treatment in time, undergo surgical treatment under the guidance of a doctor, and receive postoperative adjuvant radiotherapy and chemotherapy to control the disease.

3. Common surgical methods for lung cancer include tumor resection, thoracoscopic surgery, lung transplantation, etc. Patients can also receive adjuvant treatment through radiotherapy and chemotherapy. Commonly used chemotherapy drugs include cisplatin injection, paclitaxel injection, etc.

4. After the operation, patients should maintain a good attitude, take medicine on time and in the prescribed dosage strictly according to the doctor's advice, and go to the hospital for regular check-ups.