Small cell lung cancer patients should know the 4 hazards of small cell lung cancer

The harmfulness of small cell lung cancer is mainly reflected in: affecting respiratory function, high degree of malignancy, short five-year survival rate in the late stage, and life-threatening.

1. Impact on respiratory function <br/>A large tumor can block the bronchi and affect gas exchange in the lungs. Patients often experience symptoms such as chest tightness and shortness of breath, which affects the normal respiratory function of the lungs.
2. High degree of malignancy <br/>Small cell lung cancer has a high degree of progression. Within a short period of time, the tumor tissue can invade other nearby organs and tissues and cause distant metastasis, which is highly malignant.
3. Life-threatening <br/>Small cell lung cancer may metastasize to distant sites after deterioration. The distant sites mainly include organs such as the brain, liver, and kidneys, which may induce local organ failure and endanger life.
4. The five-year survival rate in the late stage is short . The five-year survival rate of small cell lung cancer in the late stage is only 2%. If surgery is not possible or treatment is given up, the natural survival period in the late stage is only about 3 to 6 months.