"Is Peripheral Lung Cancer Curable?"

Can Peripheral Lung Cancer Be Cured?

Whether peripheral lung cancer can be cured depends on specific circumstances. If it is in the early stage and has not spread to other parts, it may be clinically cured through surgical treatment. However, if it has progressed to the late stage with metastasis, it is generally not fully curable.

Curable Scenarios

For patients with peripheral lung cancer, in the early stages, the tumor is small with no apparent symptoms or signs, and there is no metastasis to distant organs. At this time, surgical resection of the lesion can be performed, accompanied by radiotherapy and chemotherapy as adjuvant therapies to inhibit cancer cell growth and development, improve patients' quality of life, and extend their lifespan.

Non-curable Scenarios

If patients fail to take effective measures for treatment promptly after diagnosis, the condition may worsen, manifesting as symptoms such as chest pain and cough, accompanied by weight loss and loss of appetite. By this time, as the cancer cells have already spread or metastasized, complete cure is unachievable. Only active treatment can control disease progression and alleviate discomforting symptoms. Patients are advised to maintain good lifestyle habits, avoid smoking and excessive alcohol consumption, and limit long-term exposure to toxic and harmful substances to reduce cancer risk. Regular hospital visits for follow-ups are also recommended to monitor disease changes.