Treatment of Lung Cancer
Health Lav89 - Treatment of Lung Cancer. Treatment of lung cancer depends on the type of cancer and general body condition. If the cancer is diagnosed at an early stage and only in a small area will make a better difference in the treatment outcome.
If the health condition of the patient is weak, radiotherapy can be done to destroy cancer cells. If the cancer has spread, surgery and radiotherapy can not be done. Chemotherapy is usually used for the case.
Cancer removal surgery can be performed if the cancer is only on one side of the lung and has not spread. In addition, the patient's health condition needs to be checked whether it is possible to perform the operation. Cancer removal surgery will usually continue with chemotherapy to eliminate the remaining cancer cells.
Meanwhile, radiotherapy uses radiation energy to kill cancer cells. Especially in postoperative conditions, this procedure can also be used to kill the remaining cancer cells.
If surgery is not possible, radiotherapy is performed to relieve symptoms or pain and slow the extent of cancer spread.
Possible side effects that can occur due to radiotherapy are as follows:
If the health condition of the patient is weak, radiotherapy can be done to destroy cancer cells. If the cancer has spread, surgery and radiotherapy can not be done. Chemotherapy is usually used for the case.
Cancer removal surgery can be performed if the cancer is only on one side of the lung and has not spread. In addition, the patient's health condition needs to be checked whether it is possible to perform the operation. Cancer removal surgery will usually continue with chemotherapy to eliminate the remaining cancer cells.
Meanwhile, radiotherapy uses radiation energy to kill cancer cells. Especially in postoperative conditions, this procedure can also be used to kill the remaining cancer cells.
If surgery is not possible, radiotherapy is performed to relieve symptoms or pain and slow the extent of cancer spread.
Possible side effects that can occur due to radiotherapy are as follows:
- Coughing up sputum with blood mixed.
- Pain in the chest.
- Difficulty in swallowing.
- The skin is red and sore.
- The fall of the fur on the chest.
- Often feel tired.
