Intestinal Microflora in Lung Cancer After Chemotherapy

Intestinal Microflora in Lung Cancer After Chemotherapy

Probiotics modulate the gut microflora and immune status in lung cancer who need chemotherapy.

Chemotherapy destroys the intestinal mucosal barrier, affects intestinal flora, causing bacterial translocation, infection and other complications. Probiotics may restore the intestinal immunity, mucosal barrier and nutrient absorption.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Patients scheduled for chemotherapy of lung cancer

Exclusion Criteria:

• Antibiotic, probiotic or prebiotic usage within 1month
• Other malignancy
• History of abdominal surgery
• Pregnant or breast-feeding (for females)
• Impaired liver or renal function
• Diabetes, thyroid disorder, coagulopathy or bleeding disorders, mental disorder