The most terrifying thing is the spread of cancer. Should we still treat it?

The spread of cancer is the most feared thing for all cancer patients. Many people think that the spread of cancer means that there is no cure and they can just wait at home, but in fact, the truth is not like this. For normal cells, tumor cells are equivalent to "outsiders". In order to expand their "territory", they will find ways to "expand". In addition, tumor cells can reproduce indefinitely. When they reproduce to a certain number, the primary lesion cannot accommodate more tumor cells, so the tumor cells that are "squeezed away" must be transferred to other places.

Metastasis is an active process that begins early in the growth of the primary tumor. When the primary tumor begins to grow, tumor cells with metastatic potential may have already metastasized.

Early detection and early treatment

When a malignant tumor occurs, we should try our best to detect and treat it early, so as to cure the primary tumor.

Beware of diversion signals

Patients with a history of primary tumors should be alert to signs of metastasis (for example, bone pain, pathological fractures, soft tissue masses, etc. should be considered as bone metastasis), and undergo regular check-ups to try to detect metastatic lesions early so that effective treatment can be carried out.

Is treatment still necessary after the tumor has metastasized?

Just because cancer has spread doesn't mean you're dead.

There is still a long period of time between the spread of cancer and death, ranging from months to years, which varies from person to person and from disease to disease. In this process, active and reasonable treatment can significantly improve the quality of life and prolong survival time. For normal cells, tumor cells are equivalent to "outsiders". In order to expand their "territory", they will find ways to "expand". In addition, tumor cells can reproduce indefinitely. When they reproduce to a certain number, the primary lesion cannot accommodate more tumor cells, so the tumor cells that are "squeezed away" must be transferred to other places.

In terms of the disease itself, there are a few cancers that still have a chance of being cured even if they have spread in the late stages, such as choriocarcinoma, lymphoma, malignant germ cell tumors, etc.

From a doctor's perspective, we will never let you give up treatment, and the level of cancer medical treatment is constantly improving, so you should have confidence. You may say that you don't have money for treatment, but you must give yourself the courage to live firmly.