Morphological Changes in Lungs Caused by Chemotherapy in Breast Cancer

Abstract

The most important function of the lungs is gas exchange, taking in air enriched with oxygen and exhaling air saturated with carbon dioxide due to the active movements of the chest and diaphragm, as well as the contractility of the lungs. But these functions of the lungs can be disturbed as a result of many factors. For example: Chemotherapy is a chemical method, it is a method of treatment with drugs that have an effect against malignant tumors. The drugs used in chemotherapy are in the lungs. brings about various changes. Lung injury during chemotherapy is one of the most urgent problems of oncology in cancer patients. Cancer therapy should be accompanied by appropriate evaluation and management, even in patients with lung failure who have cancer. Timely and successful prevention and treatment of tumor-related lung pathologies is aimed at preserving the structure and function of the lungs, as well as improving the quality of vital processes.