How long can you live with liver cancer

Liver cancer is a common malignant tumor of the digestive system. It is very malignant and the average survival period of patients is relatively short, about 3 to 6 months. The early symptoms of liver cancer are not obvious, while the symptoms of mid- and late-stage liver cancer are upper abdominal distension and discomfort, nausea and vomiting, lack of appetite, fever, jaundice, lower limb edema, weight loss and fatigue. Generally speaking, how long patients with advanced liver cancer symptoms can live is not a definite number.

How is radiotherapy for liver cancer performed?

Radiotherapy is mainly used for patients with liver cancer in the portal area, liver cancer that cannot tolerate surgery due to cirrhosis or other medical diseases, and liver cancer patients who refuse surgical treatment. In 2017, the treatment guidelines for primary liver cancer issued by the National Health and Family Planning Commission also recommended radiotherapy for liver cancer. Radiotherapy is the main treatment method for tumors. The principle of radiotherapy is to kill tumor cells with radiation.

Cost of surgical treatment for primary liver cancer

The cost of surgical treatment of primary liver cancer is about 50,000 to 70,000 yuan. The cost of treatment varies in different hospitals and different situations. After the operation, you must pay attention to the cleanliness and dryness of the wound. Try not to wear too tight clothes. You can wear loose cotton clothes, let the body relax completely, disinfect the affected parts with iodine, and do not eat too greasy food. The cost of surgical treatment of primary liver cancer is about 60,000 yuan. Patients can choose to have surgery in a regular hospital according to their own situation. For the surgical diet, you can choose to eat small meals frequently to supplement the body's nutrition, eat more vegetables and fruits rich in protein and vitamins, so that the body can return to a healthy state as soon as possible, and try not to do strenuous exercise. The cost of treating primary liver cancer varies from person to person, and is determined according to the patient's specific situation, complications and treatment measures, so there will be great individual differences.