Lung cancer advanced bone metastasis targeted drug, liver function index is high after half a month of examination

A patient with advanced lung cancer was treated with targeted drugs after bone metastasis. During a follow-up examination half a month later, it was found that the liver function index was elevated. This situation may be caused by the spread of tumor cells, drug side effects, and liver disease itself.

1. Reasons

1. Spread of tumor cells: If the condition of patients with advanced lung cancer is serious and is not effectively controlled in time, it may cause the spread and metastasis of cancer cells, thereby affecting the function of the liver and causing abnormal liver function;

2. Side effects of drugs: During targeted drug treatment, some patients may experience adverse reactions, such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, etc. These symptoms will affect the normal dietary intake, thus causing malnutrition, and will also cause certain damage to liver function, leading to abnormal liver function;

3. Liver disease: If patients with advanced lung cancer already have liver diseases, such as viral hepatitis or fatty liver, taking targeted drugs will increase the burden on the liver, thereby inducing liver damage, which is manifested as elevated liver function indicators.

II. Treatment

It is recommended to adjust the medication regimen or stop using targeted drugs as prescribed by the doctor, and actively treat the primary disease at the same time. For example, antiviral treatment of liver damage caused by hepatitis B virus infection can be used with drugs such as entecavir tablets as prescribed by the doctor; if it is fatty liver, you need to pay attention to a low-fat diet and exercise appropriately. If necessary, you can also use drugs such as atorvastatin calcium tablets for lipid-lowering treatment as prescribed by the doctor.

You should also go to the hospital regularly for relevant review and observe the changes in your body at any time to adjust the treatment measures. You should maintain a good attitude and avoid excessive tension or anxiety to avoid affecting the recovery of the disease.