CLINICAL MEDICINE

Detailed explanation-1: -Usually the management of stage IV lung cancer is with palliative intent where the patient receives palliative chemotherapy along with palliative radiotherapy and surgery if required.

Detailed explanation-2: -Stage 4 cancer treatment often includes palliative care. The goal of palliative care is to improve quality of life and increase comfort. It is provided by a team of healthcare providers and social workers who work with seriously ill patients. It is not hospice or end-of-life care.

Detailed explanation-3: -Palliative care is: The medical specialty focused on relieving pain, stress and other symptoms to improve your quality of life. Care received at the same time as cancer treatment. Care to be discussed even before you have side effects. A specialty that uses a variety of medications to address symptoms and discomfort.

Detailed explanation-4: -At stage 4, your healthcare team is focused on palliative care as opposed to curative care. Late stage 4a lung cancer can cause symptoms such as: Fatigue: This can include extreme physical, emotional, and mental tiredness.