How to diagnose the recurrence of lung cancer? Introduction to diagnostic methods for lung cancer patients

An important task after surgical treatment of lung cancer is to prevent recurrence. Because of surgical treatment and the invasion of the disease, the patient's body vitality is damaged, the immunity is reduced, and the possibility of recurrence is very high. Therefore, it is very important to conduct regular diagnostic examinations for lung cancer recurrence and do a good job of prevention in life. Let's take a look at how to diagnose the recurrence of lung cancer.

First, we need to understand which types of lung cancer are prone to recurrence. There are three types of lung cancer recurrence: local recurrence of the lung, recurrence of adjacent parts, and distant metastasis. Therefore, the diagnosis of lung cancer recurrence should include a comprehensive examination, strict medical history, and physical examination.

The rest of the lung is a common site of metastasis of lung cancer. In addition, metastasis is common in organs such as the brain, kidney, liver, and adrenal glands. Common examination methods for diagnosing lung cancer recurrence include chest and abdominal CT, cranial CT, whole body bone scan, abdominal B-ultrasound, pET and related tumor markers.

Different types of lung cancer have different risks of recurrence and different diagnostic methods.

Among all types of lung cancer, squamous cell carcinoma has the highest risk of recurrence. Local recurrence and lymph node metastasis of squamous cell carcinoma are the main risks. It is best to review the lungs with enhanced CT every six months, and the abdomen can be diagnosed with "B" ultrasound examination. If it is adenocarcinoma, you should worry about distant metastasis. It is best to perform a biopsy diagnosis for lumps on the skin. If dizziness and headache occur, a head CT must be checked. If there is fixed pain in a certain part, especially in the bone, an ECT diagnostic examination should be performed.

Lung cancer is a disease that can recur. The above introduces how to diagnose the recurrence of lung cancer. There are many types of lung cancer recurrence. Regular follow-up examinations are key for patients to detect symptoms of recurrence early. At the same time, patients must also do daily care and nutritional supplements to enhance their own immunity and reduce the onset of the disease.