Question
A patient’s lung cancer has progressed to the late stage, and they experienced massive bleeding in the hospital, including coughing up two blood clots and continuous clots with froth. With the help of their mother, approximately 500cc of blood was pulled out of their mouth. The doctor said the patient might not survive more than a day. Now, the patient is in good spirits, has an appetite, and is accompanied by a low fever. They are taking Xinguang tablets and receiving glucose and nutrient infusions. It’s the fourth day.
Answer
Lung cancer is a type of cancer that occurs in the mucosal epithelium of the bronchus, also known as bronchogenic lung cancer. Lung cancer typically refers to cancer in the pulmonary substance.