What are the treatments for lung cancer? The 4 most effective treatments for lung cancer

Strictly speaking, the best treatment for lung cancer is surgery, but in fact, the best treatment is different at different stages. For example, in the late stage of lung cancer, if surgery is used, the patient will often not be able to bear the pain caused by the surgery, and other treatment methods will be used, and late stage lung cancer will often metastasize. The following is a detailed introduction to the treatment of lung cancer:

1. Pneumonectomy

Generally, right pneumonectomy is avoided as much as possible, but when the tumor is located in the central part and involves large blood vessels or main bronchi, pneumonectomy is still the best choice. Because removing half of the lung tissue will have a certain impact on the quality of life after surgery.

2. Partial lung resection

Removal of a small portion of lung tissue is suitable for patients with peripheral and very early lung cancer, or those with early lesions and combined cardiopulmonary dysfunction who cannot tolerate lobectomy. It is also often used for locally recurrent or metastatic lung cancer.

3. Bronchoplasty and lung resection

The surgery of removing the affected upper-level bronchus and reconstructing the corresponding airway is complicated and risky, and is only performed in large medical centers with experience.

4. Lobectomy/bilobectomy

Lobectomy/bilobectomy is a standard lung cancer resection procedure with reliable efficacy, few complications, and complies with both surgical and oncological principles.

Before treatment of lung cancer, the stage should be clearly determined, which is mainly determined through imaging. In addition, various relevant preoperative preparations must be made, such as a series of physical examinations of the patient, etc. Secondly, some precautions should be taken, such as prohibiting eating and drinking within 10 hours before surgery.