The treatment of stage 4 squamous lung cancer, which is also known as advanced stage, is mainly based on radiotherapy, chemotherapy, targeted therapy and immunotherapy, etc. Meanwhile, pain relief and nutritional support can be provided according to the situation.
Patients with advanced stage of squamous lung cancer have already had extensive metastasis and proliferation, and the treatment is mainly to prolong the survival period and improve the quality of life of the patients. Radiotherapy, chemotherapy and other combined treatments can be adopted according to the patient’s condition, so as to stabilize the condition; if the patient has gene mutation, targeted drugs such as gefitinib and erlotinib can be used for treatment as well.
Immunotherapy for lung cancer most commonly used immune checkpoint inhibitors, such as pembrolizumab, can also achieve certain therapeutic effect, and it is recommended to use them according to doctor’s prescription.
Symptomatic treatment is also needed if the patient has severe pain or malnutrition. Oxycodone extended-release tablets and morphine extended-release tablets are needed for pain; malnourished patients need to be fed with nutrient solution intravenously to maintain normal body functions.