How long is the survival period of small cell lung cancer? A good attitude will prolong the survival time

How long is the survival of small cell lung cancer? It depends on the stage of small cell lung cancer when it is discovered. The median survival period is 12-18 months in the limited stage and 6-10 months in the extensive stage. The disease deteriorates rapidly and the 5-year survival rate is very low. Therefore, you must pay attention to good treatment, regulate your diet, increase exercise, and maintain an optimistic mood.

Small cell lung cancer is a relatively large type of lung cancer, with a high degree of malignancy and prone to early brain metastasis. Generally speaking, after the diagnosis of small cell lung cancer, a comprehensive treatment plan with chemotherapy as the main treatment should be adopted. However, many patients are still very worried during treatment and want to know the survival period of small cell lung cancer.
The median survival of small cell lung cancer is 12-18 months in the limited stage, and 6-10 months in the extensive stage. Small cell lung cancer has a high degree of progression. The 5-year survival rate is very low. It is very sensitive to radiotherapy, so chemotherapy and radiotherapy are recommended. The patient's survival period also depends on the specific situation. If the patient cooperates well and has a good attitude, the survival time will be prolonged.
In addition, the survival rate of patients with small cell lung cancer depends largely on the specific stage of small cell lung cancer when it is discovered. Usually, for peripheral small cell lung cancer, if it is stage I or II, surgery can be performed. Peripheral early lung cancer is treated with surgery plus chemotherapy, radiotherapy and other comprehensive treatments. Some patients can be cured through early surgery and comprehensive treatment, and their survival time will be longer.
Of course, for most patients, the disease may be discovered in the middle or late stages, and the opportunity for surgery is lost. A small number of patients may also have the opportunity for targeted treatment, and patients usually survive for 1 to 3 years. Therefore, in order to have a better survival, we must pay attention to actively cooperate with treatment, and also do a good job of nursing.
When treating small cell lung cancer, patients should pay attention to supplementing nutrition and choosing some high-calorie and high-protein foods to increase the body's immunity and better fight the disease. In addition, patients should also pay attention to choosing the right exercise for themselves. Through exercise, they can achieve the benefits of exercise, and the body's resistance will be better to fight the disease.
Having a good attitude is very important for patients with small cell lung cancer, because being in a state of sadness and tension for a long time will make the body prone to other abnormalities, which is not conducive to the control of the disease and will affect the treatment.