What are the commonly used methods for treating lung cancer? Four of the most effective treatments for lung cancer

At present, the treatment measures for lung cancer are generally based on surgical resection, and on this basis, it is best to ensure the original function of the lungs to the greatest extent. Of course, the combination of some treatment measures is also a key point, such as postoperative radiotherapy to improve postoperative survival rate. The following is an introduction to the treatment methods of lung cancer:

1. Chemotherapy

Chemotherapy is far less effective for non-small cell lung cancer than for small cell lung cancer. The main treatments include adjuvant chemotherapy, single-drug and combined therapy in radiotherapy. Chemotherapy is an effective method for treating small cell lung cancer, mainly including combined chemotherapy, alternating chemotherapy and single-drug chemotherapy, and is an indispensable method for treating lung cancer.

2. Surgical treatment

In the past, most attending physicians would advocate removing the lung cancer to the maximum extent or preserving lung function to the maximum extent for the treatment of lung cancer; but now most attending physicians advocate lobectomy and a combination of multiple treatment methods, including lobectomy, pneumonectomy, segmentectomy, sleeve lobectomy, cryosurgery, standardized lobectomy, tumor resection, etc.

3. Radiation therapy

Radiotherapy for small cell lung cancer is often used in combination with chemotherapy to achieve the goal of cure; radiotherapy for non-small cell lung cancer mainly includes radical radiotherapy, preoperative radiotherapy, postoperative radiotherapy, brachytherapy and interstitial radiotherapy.

IV. Traditional Chinese Medicine Treatment

TCM treatment is based on the principles of softening and dispersing nodules, strengthening the body and eliminating evil, and treating both the symptoms and the root causes. On the one hand, it can effectively kill and restrain cancer cells and alleviate the condition. On the other hand, it can also regulate the patient's whole body and treat the disease based on syndrome differentiation, effectively improve clinical symptoms and enhance the body's immunity. TCM treatment plays a leading role in the treatment of advanced lung cancer.

Traditional Chinese medicine has a significant effect in the auxiliary treatment of lung cancer. It is characterized by targeted treatment and overall regulation of the patient's body, thereby improving the patient's disease resistance. If used properly after surgery, traditional Chinese medicine can effectively prevent the recurrence of lung cancer.