Lung cancer in the late stage cannot be operated on, should I take icotinib for targeted therapy?

Patients with advanced lung cancer who cannot undergo surgery can use icotinib for targeted therapy as prescribed by their doctor. If other discomfort symptoms occur, it is recommended to seek medical attention in a timely manner.

1. Reasons

1. Serious condition: Lung cancer is a malignant tumor disease. During the illness, it can cause damage to the lung tissue and spread and metastasize cancer cells, thus affecting normal life and work, and also affecting life expectancy.

2. Poor physical condition: After suffering from lung cancer, if you do not receive timely and effective treatment, and your physical condition is relatively poor, the condition may worsen further, and even the lesion cannot be removed through surgery. At this time, radiotherapy or chemotherapy is needed to control the progression of the disease.

II. Treatment

Icotinib is an anti-tumor drug whose main ingredient is erlotinib, which can inhibit the growth of tumor cells in the body and prolong the patient's survival time. However, the specific dosage needs to be consulted with a doctor before medication treatment.

In addition, patients with advanced lung cancer should also pay attention to healthy diet and try to eat more high-quality protein foods and fresh fruits and vegetables, such as eggs, milk, apples, etc., which can supplement the nutrients needed by the body and are beneficial to health. At the same time, they should maintain a good attitude and avoid excessive mental stress, so as not to affect the recovery of the disease.