At 45, how can my relative prevent lung cancer metastasis?

Question

Hello, Doctor,

My relative is 45 years old and has lung cancer, and the doctor said controlling metastasis is very important to increase survival. We are trying to understand why the spread of cancer affects survival so much.

How does preventing metastasis extend life for a 45-year-old lung cancer patient?
Does metastasis affect vital organs, which reduces survival?
Are there specific treatments mainly aimed at preventing metastasis rather than shrinking the main tumor?

Kindly help.

Answer 1

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I read your query and can understand your concern.

I wish you good health, and I wish your relatives a speedy recovery.

I would like to say that we are more concerned about your relative’s metastasis than the primary tumor, because metastasis affects vital areas in the body, such as

The liver.
The bone marrow.
The bones.
The brain.
The nerves.

These are critical areas for any patient, and we try to reduce metastasis to them as much as possible.

Regarding traditional medications in lung cancer treatment, they include chemotherapy and radiotherapy. However, currently, there are advanced treatments such as targeted therapy and immunotherapy. These help to control your relative’s cancer, significantly reduce its spread, and also help the primary tumor to shrink. Therefore, immunotherapy or targeted therapy is highly recommended if suitable for your relative.

If these treatments are expensive, the patient can consider enrolling in a clinical trial, where such medications may be provided free of cost.

These treatments are very important. It is also equally important to provide emotional support to your relative and offer the best supportive care. This means that if there is pain, we treat it; if there is discomfort, we manage it; and if there is spread to any area, we treat it according to the organ involved.

I hope the answer is clear to you. If you have any questions at any time, please do not hesitate to ask.

I hope this information helps you.

Feel free to ask further queries.

Thank you.