What are the side effects of lung cancer radiotherapy
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My friend's mother's lung cancer, recently in radiotherapy treatment, but it is said that the side effects are particularly big, such as hair loss, do not want to eat, depression and so on. So, what are the side effects of radiotherapy for lung cancer? Here is my friend's mother's experience:
What are the side effects of lung cancer radiotherapy
What are the side effects of radiotherapy for lung cancer? Systemic reaction: a series of functional disorders and disorders, such as mental depression, loss of appetite, weakness, fatigue, nausea. Vomiting, fullness after eating and so on, mild can not be treated, severe should be treated in time, combined with traditional Chinese medicine, improve the body's immunity. Such as high concentration Ganoderma lucidum preparation, fungal polysaccharide extract, etc.
What are the side effects of radiotherapy for lung cancer? Local reaction: dry skin is characterized by pruritus, pigmentation and peeling, which can produce permanent light brown spots. Oily skin is characterized by eczema and blisters at the irradiation site, which can cause erosion and ulceration in severe cases.
What are the side effects of radiotherapy for lung cancer? Mucosal reaction: mild: the performance of oral mucosa swelling, erythema, congestion, secretion decreased. Dry mouth, slight pain, eating less. Moderate: obvious congestion and edema in oropharynx, spotty white film and ulcer formation, obvious pain and eating difficulty. Severe: oral mucosa hyperemia, erosion, bleeding, fusion into white film, ulcer aggravation, and purulent secretions, severe pain, unable to eat, and occasional fever.
matters needing attention
The general side effects of lung cancer radiotherapy is relatively large, but it is not unchangeable. Generally, traditional Chinese medicine is used for conditioning. Traditional Chinese medicine plays a very good role in preventing and alleviating radiation reaction. For example, the mechanism of Ganoderma lucidum against the side effects of radiotherapy and chemotherapy has been relatively mature. Ganoderma lucidum has excellent anti chemotherapy effect. It has the characteristics of strengthening the body, strengthening the body and strengthening the immunity. It can be used in any stage of tumor treatment. The key is to choose the appropriate Ganoderma lucidum drugs. Professional Ganoderma lucidum preparations for radiochemotherapy include medical grade Ganoderma lucidum spore powder, Ganoderma lucidum preparation with a concentration of more than 10:1, etc. because of its high content of Ganoderma lucidum polysaccharide and Ganoderma lucidum triterpenoid acid, it can effectively regulate human immunity and control the generation of toxic and side effects of chemotherapy. The combination of Ganoderma lucidum polysaccharides and triterpenoid acids has multi-target anti-tumor mechanisms, such as immune promotion, cancer cell killing, tumor angiogenesis inhibition, and even reversal of multi drug resistance of cancer cells.
