Status of advanced lung cancer in the last 3 months

The status of patients with advanced lung cancer in the last 3 months of life may vary depending on individual differences and treatment situations, but some situations may generally occur.

Extreme weight loss and weakness: Due to the consumption of the tumor and difficulty in eating, the patient will lose a lot of weight, become extremely weak, and even have difficulty moving independently. Lung cancer may cause severe damage to lung function, resulting in shortness of breath, wheezing, and even the need for oxygen to maintain. Tumors invading nerves, bones, or other tissues may cause unbearable pain that requires strong painkillers to relieve.

As the disease progresses, patients may experience confusion, drowsiness, etc. Faced with the worsening of the disease and the passing of life, patients may feel fear, anxiety, depression, and despair. There may be signs of multiple organ failure, such as abnormal liver and kidney function, leading to jaundice, edema, etc. Due to extremely low immunity, lung infections and urinary tract infections are prone to occur.

Everyone's situation is unique, and hospice care and family presence are very important to the patient's comfort and psychological reassurance during this stage.