How is lymph node cancer best treated?

The treatment of lymph node tumors requires a comprehensive consideration of the patient's condition, tumor type, stage, and the patient's overall health status. Treatment methods include the following aspects:

1. Surgical resection: In early stages, a combination of radiation therapy or chemotherapy is the main treatment approach. In advanced stages, more intensive chemotherapy regimens are often used, and if necessary, may be combined with radiotherapy or stem cell transplantation.

2. CAR-T cell therapy: For conditions such as relapsed or refractory lymphoma, CAR-T cell therapy, an emerging treatment approach, has demonstrated promising efficacy. It offers new hope for patients who do not respond well to conventional treatments.

3. Radiotherapy: Radiotherapy uses high-energy rays to irradiate tumor tissue, thereby damaging the DNA structure of tumor cells and inhibiting their growth and division. Radiotherapy can be used alone or as an adjunct to surgery for effective control of local tumor progression.

4. Chemotherapy: Chemotherapy involves administering specific drugs to inhibit or kill tumor cells. Chemotherapeutic agents can be administered via intravenous injection, oral intake, or localized delivery, and represent an important method of systemic treatment.

5. Immunotherapy and targeted therapy: Immunotherapy aims to activate the patient's own immune system to effectively attack tumor cells. Targeted therapy uses specific drugs or antibodies to interfere with specific molecules or signaling pathways in tumor cells.

If you are diagnosed with a lymph node tumor, it is important to maintain a positive mindset and seek timely medical treatment.