Recently, Xiao Jiu received a suicide note.
My name is Liu Shunping, I am 58 years old, and I live in a small village in Xinyang, Henan Province. A few years ago, I helped my son take care of his grandson in the city, and after a year, I often coughed up phlegm and chest tightness, and the examination was found to be in the advanced stage of lung cancer. After many rounds of chemotherapy, I was suffering mentally and physically.
"Get out of the tube, you're dead, go home and lie down!" I yelled at my son. In the face of sudden changes, I chose to go home and give up treatment, and I have a lot of fish and meat every day!
When I was at home in a daze, watching TV, my wife would always serve me a bowl of hot chicken soup, "I love this in my life, even if I want to drink it until I die." "I don't hesitate to praise my wife!
For me, the meaning of life is to enjoy every moment of life, even the last moments, to live to the fullest.
Wang Laohan, who was far away in Anhui, suffered from lung cancer for a long time, until the terminal stage of lung cancer, and the old man chose to return to his hometown to recuperate. In the face of his family's concern, Wang Laohan showed no appreciation and resolutely refused to receive treatment, because he believed that "life and death are fate".
However, as his condition worsened, Wang Laohan began to feel the pain of his illness. His cough intensified, his sputum was bloody, and his chest was tight and short of breath, all of which prevented him from eating properly. In order to relieve the pain, Wang Laohan had to rely on painkillers, but the drugs became less and less effective, and more and more doses were needed to obtain short-term comfort.
"I'm not going to take these pills, just throw them away. In the face of limbs that are becoming more and more difficult to move, Wang Laohan is not only not afraid, but more calm. He knew that his time was short, but there was an indescribable peace in his heart. Wang Laohan decided to no longer rely on drugs and chose to spend the rest of his time in his own way.
Wang Laohan asked his family to move his favorite old rattan chair to the yard, where he likes to sit, feel the warm sunshine and listen to the sounds of nature in the countryside.
Although the illness still invaded him from time to time, Wang Laohan faced it with a peaceful mind. He told his family that what he wanted was not endless treatment, but the companionship and understanding of his family. He hopes to feel the warmth and peace of home in his last days. As time passed, Wang Laohan's physical strength became weaker and weaker, but his spirit was extremely firm.
On a sunny afternoon, Mr. Wang left this world peacefully in the company of his family.
The average survival of patients with advanced lung cancer is usually around a few months to 1 year. According to the American Cancer Society, the 5-year survival rate for stage IV non-small cell lung cancer is about 1% to 10%, while the 5-year survival rate for small cell lung cancer is less than 1%.
Non-small cell lung cancer: For advanced (stage IV) non-small cell lung cancer, the five-year survival rate is relatively low. Data show that the median survival for advanced non-small cell lung cancer is about 7 months.
With advances in medicine, new treatments, including targeted therapy and immunotherapy, have significantly extended the survival of some patients. For example, for patients with non-small cell lung cancer who have specific genetic mutations, targeted therapy can significantly prolong survival. Immunotherapy has also shown promising results in some cases.
Although the treatment of advanced lung cancer is challenging, early diagnosis and treatment can significantly improve the survival rate of patients. But from the patient's point of view, treatment does not necessarily alleviate the pain and costs the family a lot of money, sometimes more than it costs.
The early symptoms of lung cancer are mild and easy to ignore. As the tumour progresses, some common early symptoms may appear gradually. Here are some possible early symptoms of lung cancer:
Persistent cough: may be the most common and long-lasting symptom, even with cough suppressants. Severe coughing may cause blood vessels to rupture and bleed, blood in the sputum, or hemoptysis.
Body discomfort: When a tumor compresses or blocks the trachea or bronchi, it may cause shortness of breath or stridor. As the tumor grows, it may compress organs such as the lungs and trachea, causing chest tightness or pain. If lung cancer grows near the throat, it can invade the nerves that control the vocal cords, causing hoarseness.
Weight loss: Patients may experience significant weight loss in a short period of time due to the metabolic depletion of the tumor.
We are deeply frustrated by the fact that while treatment options for advanced lung cancer may be limited, there are ways to improve patients' quality of life, alleviate symptoms, and live as long as possible.
When a cure is no longer possible, the focus shifts to symptomatic relief and quality of life, which may be a good option.
Reproduction without the author's permission is prohibited