Stage 4 lung cancer
Among oncological diseases, lung cancer is the most "popular" pathology. And in this "hierarchy" the uppermost step is occupied by squamous cell carcinoma, which can appear in all body systems covered with epithelium.
Difficulty stage 4 lung cancer
In pulmanology, when determining the complexity of cancer treatment, four stages are conventionally distinguished.
Squamous cell lung cancer of the 4th stage has the most disappointing prognosis, the disease is very difficult to cure, since the tumor spreads to the heart and other large vessels distant from the primary focus.
But if you detect the symptoms in a timely manner, immediately consult a doctor, then modern means and methods can hardly treat grade 4 lung cancer.
The defeat of the respiratory organs by a cancerous tumor is dangerous for the body because at the initial stages it is practically impossible to detect, the development is slow. It is highly likely, when diagnosed, to take it for another disease, despite modern examination methods.
But, thanks to the vague signs of lung cancer, the disease is quickly detected in the last stages, when metastases begin to appear.
The fourth stage is characterized by the onset of intoxication of the body, the disease takes on a severe course, becomes incurable. In this case, the treatment only relieves the pain, but allows the patient to live longer.
Treatment of grade 4 lung cancer with metastases
In patients with the last stage of cancer, it spreads through the blood vessels to other organs distant from the focus. Chemotherapy or radiation therapy only serves to relieve symptoms.
Treatment options for stage 4 metastatic cancer depend on the location of the lesion. Acceptable methods are:
- Immunotherapy;
- Hormone therapy;
- Chemotherapy;
- Radiation therapy.
You should know that the appearance of numerous metastases provokes small cell cancer - the most dangerous type of this disease. Squamous cell carcinoma develops more slowly, even forms metastases, but has a "comforting" prognosis for treatment.
Life expectancy of cancer patients
Lung cancer grade 4 is a very poor diagnosis. It is not surprising that patients and their relatives are worried about the question: "How many live with stage 4 of central lung cancer?"
None of the doctors will dare to answer specifically. Cases are different, each patient has his own body, immunity, lifestyle. You also need to take into account such factors:
- The histological type of the disease;
- Associated diseases;
- Age:
- Nicotine addiction and more.
But whatever the forecast, a person must live and believe in the best.
The author of the article: Bykov Evgeny Pavlovich | Oncologist, surgeon
Education: graduated from residency at the Russian Scientific Oncological Center. N. N. Blokhin "and received a diploma in the specialty" Oncologist"
