How effective is Gamma Knife in treating lung cancer?

Gamma knife is effective in treating lung cancer, but it is important to note that it is effective only for early local treatment. Long-term treatment is not very effective. A comprehensive examination is required during treatment. In addition, the size of the tumor, the patient's physical condition, and the choice of doctor will all affect the outcome of treatment.

Nowadays, the incidence of various cancers has increased a lot, especially lung cancer, which is a very harmful disease. It can cause coughing and chest pain, so early treatment is very important. Nowadays, there are many treatment methods, one of which is gamma knife treatment. So how effective is gamma knife in treating lung cancer?
Gamma Knife is a gamma ray therapy device that integrates computer, radiotherapy and surgery. Gamma Knife has good local curative effect in treating early stage lung cancer, but it should be noted that the patient may have partial radiation pneumonia or radiation esophagitis, and the long-term curative effect is not ideal and other treatments are needed. And it should be noted that Gamma Knife treatment has certain indications. Before treatment, the patient cannot be evaluated, and then the selection is made according to the patient's specific situation.
In addition, the effect of Gamma Knife in treating lung cancer is also related to many factors, such as the size of the tumor, which will affect the effect of treatment. Gamma Knife is generally most effective for treating lung cancer tumors smaller than 3cm. When the tumor size exceeds 3cm, the treatment effect will decrease.
In addition, the patient's physical condition is also a decisive factor in the success of Gamma Knife treatment. It is generally suitable for patients with better physical fitness. Although the side effects of Gamma Knife treatment are relatively small, if the patient's body is very weak, it is not suitable for Gamma Knife treatment.
Finally, you must choose a regular hospital for Gamma Knife treatment of lung cancer, because the technical level of the doctor is very important. Lung cancer is a complex cancer. Many lung cancer patients have already done a lot of other treatments when they choose Gamma Knife treatment. Experienced doctors will adjust the treatment plan according to the patient's condition to ensure the treatment effect.
Gamma Knife has obvious advantages in treating lung cancer. The treatment time is not long, which takes about several minutes to several dozen minutes. There are not many side effects of the treatment. The patient does not suffer from hair loss and serious adverse reactions. In addition, there are no restrictions on diet and activities after surgery, and hospitalization is generally not required. At the same time, no special surgical preparation or medication is required during the operation, and there is no bleeding. The patient is awake and painless during the operation.