[[{"@type":["BlogPosting"],"@id":"https:\/\/www.regionalcancercare.org\/news\/recommended-palliative-practices-for-lung-cancer\/#BlogPosting","@context":{"@vocab":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","kg":"http:\/\/g.co\/kg"},"url":["https:\/\/www.regionalcancercare.org\/news\/recommended-palliative-practices-for-lung-cancer\/","https:\/\/www.regionalcancercare.org\/news\/recommended-palliative-practices-for-lung-cancer\/"],"publisher":[{"@id":"https:\/\/www.regionalcancercare.org\/"}],"author":[{"@type":"Organization","@id":"https:\/\/www.regionalcancercare.org\/news\/recommended-palliative-practices-for-lung-cancer\/#BlogPosting_author_Organization","name":"Regional Cancer Care Associates"}],"inLanguage":"en-US","image":[{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/www.regionalcancercare.org\/news\/recommended-palliative-practices-for-lung-cancer\/#BlogPosting_image_ImageObject","url":"https:\/\/www.regionalcancercare.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Cancer_Patient_With_Nasal_Cannula.jpg"}],"headline":"Palliative Care for Patients with Lung Cancer","dateModified":"2021-11-11T14:40:07+00:00","datePublished":"2018-11-12T15:21:35+00:00","description":"As lung cancer symptoms worsen, palliative care can help patients feel more comfortable. Here are some of the recommended types of palliative care for lung cancer patients.","articleBody":"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tNovember 12, 2018\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\nIf you ever feel pain, stress or discomfort from living with lung cancer, ask your doctor about palliative care. Despite what most people think, palliative care for cancer does not mean hospice. It\u2019s simply just another part of your treatment plan. Whether you\u2019re at home, at the hospital or at RCCA, palliative care can help give you the support you need.\nFor example, if you\u2019re extremely nauseated after receiving chemotherapy, your doctor can prescribe anti-nausea medication to help. That\u2019s palliative care. Or, you might feel depressed or anxious. Palliative care can help with that, too.\nHere are some of the best forms of palliative care for patients with lung cancer.\nMedication\nThere are many unpleasant physical side effects of lung cancer and lung cancer treatment. At any given time, a patient may experience:\nNauseaVomitingConstipationLoss of appetiteWeight lossPainDiscomfort after surgeryAnd more\u2026\nFortunately, doctors can prescribe palliative care to help alleviate these symptoms. Pain medications, nutritional supplements, drugs to help stimulate appetite and other types of medication can help patients with lung cancer.\nAirway Treatments\nIt becomes difficult for many patients with lung cancer to breathe. They may experience shortness of breath. Their airway may become obstructed or there may be fluid in the lungs. Some ways to manage these symptoms include, but are not limited to:\nStents to hold open the airwaysSteroids to reduce swellingOxygen therapyPortable oxygen tanksDrugs to control blood clots\nCounseling\nIt\u2019s normal for anyone dealing with cancer to feel mentally and emotionally stressed. Depression and anxiety can start to affect their outlook on life. They may even feel guilty. Some patients with lung cancer might struggle as they come to terms with the idea that their smoking habit likely caused this to happen. But they don\u2019t have to deal with these feelings alone. Counseling is always available and support groups often help, as well.\nSometimes chemotherapy and radiation are prescribed as a way to manage symptoms. They might not be able to cure the disease, but they can help improve a patient\u2019s quality of life and even extend his or her life.\nNo matter what form of palliative care for lung cancer you or your loved one needs, trust that RCCA will be there to help. Be sure to discuss any concerns you have at your next appointment.\nwe are here for you\nFor more information or to schedule an appointment, call (844) 301-4158. You can also schedule an appointment by calling the RCCA location nearest you.\nRELATED ARTICLES\nRegional Cancer Care Associates is one of fewer than 200 medical practices in the country selected to participate in the Oncology Care Model (OCM); a recent Medicare initiative aimed at improving care coordination and access to and quality of care for Medicare beneficiaries undergoing chemotherapy treatment.\n\u00a9 2022 Regional Cancer Care Associates. 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