I had lung cancer and had a right lung resection five months ago. How should I treat it?

If a patient with lung cancer undergoes right lung resection surgery 5 months later and the patient's condition is stable and in good physical condition, chemotherapy can be performed as prescribed by the doctor. If the patient's physical condition is poor and the condition is unstable, radiotherapy or targeted drug therapy should be selected according to the specific situation.

1. Chemotherapy

1. Stable condition: If the patient's tumor has not recurred or metastasized, and the patient is in good physical condition, chemotherapy can be considered to consolidate the therapeutic effect. Commonly used chemotherapy regimens include paclitaxel injection combined with cisplatin injection.

2. Poor physical condition: If the patient's physical condition is poor, cannot tolerate the side effects of chemotherapy or has already developed serious complications, conservative treatments such as radiotherapy, targeted drug therapy, etc. can be chosen to control the progression of the disease.

2. Radiotherapy

Radiotherapy is a local treatment method that uses radiation to treat malignant tumors. Its treatment principle is to use high-energy rays to irradiate cancer cells, thereby killing cancer cells and achieving the purpose of treatment. For postoperative adjuvant therapy, it can reduce the risk of recurrence and improve the survival rate.

Targeted drug therapy

Targeted drug therapy is a drug designed for specific molecules on the surface of tumor cells. By binding to these molecules, it blocks the signaling pathways required for tumor cell growth, thereby inhibiting the proliferation and spread of tumor cells. Targeted drug therapy is also an effective treatment for some patients with advanced lung cancer who cannot undergo surgery.

The specific treatment method should be formulated by a professional doctor according to the patient's specific situation. At the same time, during the treatment period, you also need to pay attention to diet conditioning, maintain a good attitude, and regular check-ups.