Is chemotherapy necessary for advanced lung cancer that has spread throughout the body?

Chemotherapy is generally necessary for advanced lung cancer that has spread throughout the body. Whether chemotherapy is needed depends on the patient's own condition and the severity of the disease.

1. Patient's own condition: If the patient is older and in poor physical condition, chemotherapy is not recommended. Because chemotherapy at this time may aggravate the patient's discomfort and even prolong survival. However, if the patient is younger and in good physical condition, gefitinib tablets, erlotinib hydrochloride tablets and other drugs can be used for treatment according to the doctor's advice.

2. Severity of the disease: If the patient's condition is mild, with no obvious discomfort and no distant metastasis, chemotherapy is not necessary. However, if the patient's condition is severe, with symptoms such as dyspnea and chest pain, and with distant metastasis, chemotherapy is necessary in a timely manner.

In daily life, patients are advised to maintain a good attitude and avoid being too excited or nervous, so as not to affect the recovery of the disease. At the same time, they should also pay attention to a healthy diet and eat more nutrient-rich foods and fresh fruits and vegetables, such as eggs, milk, apples, tomatoes, etc., which can supplement the various nutrients needed by the body and are beneficial to health. In addition, they can also participate in outdoor activities appropriately, such as walking, jogging, etc., which can enhance their physical fitness and help recovery from the disease.