The Light of Hope for Late Breast Cancer: Treatment and Psychological Care
Overview of late breast cancer
When breast cancer lasts, cancer cells have generally spread to other parts of the body, such as lymphorate knots, bones, liver, lungs, etc. This places an enormous burden on the patient ‘ s body and poses a great challenge to treatment. Patients with advanced breast cancer may experience symptoms such as pain, fatigue, appetite and respiratory difficulties, which seriously affect the quality of life.
II. Treatment of late-stage breast cancer
1. Chemotherapy
chemotherapy is one of the main treatments for late-stage breast cancer. The growth and spread of tumours is inhibited by the use of chemical drugs to kill cancer cells. chemotherapy reduces symptoms and prolongs the patient ‘ s life. Different combinations and programmes of chemotherapy can be selected on a patient-specific basis. While chemotherapy may have some side effects, such as nausea, vomiting, hair loss, fatigue, there are many ways to mitigate these side effects as medical technology advances.
2. Endocrine treatment
Endocrinology treatment is an important treatment for patients with late-stage breast cancer that is hormonal positive. Endocrine treatment prevents the growth of cancer cells by using drugs to suppress the effects of estrogen or gestational hormones. The side effects of endocrine treatment are relatively small and patients are more resilient.
3. Target treatment
In recent years, targeted treatment has made significant progress in the treatment of late-stage breast cancer. Target therapy is targeted at a specific molecular target and the use of drugs to kill cancer cells with precision. In the case of late-stage breast cancer patients with HeR2 positive, target-oriented treatment can significantly increase the effectiveness of the treatment and extend the duration of life. The side effects of the target on treatment are relatively small, but higher.
Treatment
Treatment can be used to alleviate pain and other symptoms of late-stage breast cancer. The treatment can be directed at local oncology stoves to reduce tumour oppression and aggression against surrounding tissues. The side effects of the treatment include skin reactions, fatigue and reduced appetite.
5. Palliative treatment
Palliative treatment is an important component of the comprehensive treatment of late breast cancer. The aim of palliative care is to alleviate the symptoms of the patient and improve the quality of life, not to cure the disease. The palliative care includes pain management, nutritional support and psychological support.
III. Mental health guidance for patients with advanced breast cancer
1. Accept reality and adjust mindset
Patients often feel despair and fear when they learn that they have advanced breast cancer. Avoiding reality, however, would not solve the problem, but would only make it worse. Patients need to face reality and accept their condition. At the same time, the patient needs to adjust his/her mindset and be optimistic about treatment and life. It is possible to release internal pressure and receive emotional support by communicating with families, friends, doctors and participating in support groups.
2. Building confidence and cooperating actively in treatment
The treatment of late-stage breast cancer is challenging but not hopeless. Patients must build confidence in the power of modern medicine and actively cooperate with doctors ‘ treatment programmes. In the course of treatment, patients may encounter difficulties and setbacks, but do not give up easily if they persist. At the same time, patients are informed about their own treatment programmes, are actively involved in decision-making on treatment and are working with doctors to develop the most appropriate treatment plan for themselves.
3. To find the pleasure of life and to maintain a positive attitude to life
The life of patients with late-term breast cancer may be very limited, but this does not mean that they cannot enjoy it. Patients can look for things they like, such as reading, painting, music, tourism, etc., to make their lives fun. At the same time, the patient must maintain a positive living attitude and value each day for a good time with his family and friends.
4. Learning to deal with stress and maintain mental health
Late-stage breast cancer patients often face enormous stress, such as disease torture, the side effects of treatment, and financial burdens. Patients learn to cope with stress and maintain mental health. It can relax and reduce stress through meditation, yoga and deep breaths. At the same time, patients learn to talk, share their feelings with their families, friends, doctors, and get their support and help.
5. Attention to the mental health of families
The conditions of late-stage breast cancer not only affect their mental health, but also place considerable stress on their families. Patients are concerned with the mental health of their families, supporting each other and working together. Family cohesion can be enhanced through communication with families, expression of love and participation in activities.
Summary
While late-stage breast cancer poses enormous pain and challenges to patients, they can still have a high quality of life through active treatment and mental health guidance. In terms of treatment, chemotherapy, endocrinological treatment, target-oriented treatment, decomposition and palliative care can alleviate symptoms and prolong life. In the area of mental health, patients are expected to accept the reality, adjust their mindsets, build confidence, cooperate actively with the treatment, find the pleasure of life, maintain an active attitude to life, learn to cope with stress and care for the mental health of their families.
Let us work together to provide better treatment and psychological support to late-stage breast cancer patients, so that they can feel warmth and love in the final stages of their lives. It is to be hoped that, as a result of the joint efforts of all, the late-stage breast cancer patients will be able to face up to the disease and bring life to light.
