How to treat lung cancer in the elderly? Introduction to the diagnosis methods of lung cancer in the elderly

Generally, if an elderly person gets lung cancer, they will have some obvious symptoms, and the patient's condition can be determined through some corresponding examinations, such as: imaging examination, bronchoscopy, pleural effusion examination, etc. As long as these examinations are combined, we can generally know the patient's condition, and then we need to actively treat it.

Lung cancer is a very serious disease, especially for the elderly. It is very difficult to treat because the elderly sometimes cannot accept surgery. This can easily delay the patient's condition and cause more serious symptoms. So, what are the methods for diagnosing lung cancer in the elderly and how to treat it?

1. First of all, let’s talk about the diagnosis method of lung cancer in the elderly. Generally, it needs to be diagnosed through professional instruments. If the elderly feel uncomfortable, they can go to the hospital for sputum cytology examination. This examination will have a good diagnostic effect for elderly patients with lung cancer, and the examination is also very easy and simple. It does not take a long time, and there is no need to put medical devices into the body, which can reduce the patient’s pain. After that, combined with imaging examinations, we can know the patient’s condition. Generally, a chest X-ray or X-ray examination can get better results. It can also be combined with bronchoscopy and pleural effusion examination to determine the patient’s condition.

2. Elderly lung cancer patients who want to know their condition should go to the hospital for diagnosis as soon as possible. After the diagnosis, the patient needs to actively receive treatment. Early detection and early treatment will have better results. If the patient is in the early or middle stage, surgery, chemotherapy, and Chinese medicine combined treatment can be chosen to achieve better results. However, if the cancer is in the late stage, only Chinese medicine can be used for treatment, which will also have better treatment effects. Moreover, Chinese medicine will not have any side effects on the patient's body, and can improve the patient's condition and enhance the patient's immunity. Especially when some elderly patients cannot tolerate surgery and radiotherapy and chemotherapy, the chance of taking Chinese medicine treatment is higher.

Finally, patients with lung cancer in the elderly need to diagnose their condition as soon as possible. Early diagnosis and early treatment are the best ways. Do not delay the patient's condition, otherwise the patient's body will bear more burdens and cause very bad effects. Patients also need to pay attention to their diet. Do not eat anything irritating during the illness, especially tobacco and alcohol.