"My father 73 years old, shoulder pain three months before that, thought it was frozen , but not good to orthopedic physical therapy, after several frustrating to know is lung cancer bone metastases, I did not hear him cough how, ah, how it would be lung cancer, "the tearful face of the families, I explained: Cough is a common early symptoms of lung cancer, but sometimes exhibit shoulder pain?" SARS -type symptoms. "
Since the patients themselves is difficult to judge, we would recommend screening for lung cancer in high-risk populations through methods such as low-dose spiral CT. For example, heavy smokers, engaged in mining work, students in the high incidence of lung cancer, family history of cancer, there are people with chronic lung diseases history of lung cancer should be especially vigilant for clues.
If early detection of lung cancer, and timely surgery, the patient can reach 5-year survival rate is about 80%. Because those who have weak constitutions, poor cardiopulmonary function of the elderly can not afford the surgery, you can also choose to radiotherapy. Modern radiotherapy to improve the accuracy, a substantial increase in the "tumoricidal" dose, while not increasing the dose to normal tissues affected. In addition to good effect on the treatment of early stage lung cancer, but also to prolong survival in patients with advanced lung cancer, relieve pain and improve their quality of life.