Is liver cancer hereditary?

Is liver cancer hereditary?

The causes of cancer are mostly external factors, and genetic factors account for a very small proportion of the causes of liver cancer. Although the possibility of inheritance is very small, there is also a certain family genetic tendency. Improving the quality of life, improving living standards, maintaining an optimistic attitude, emotional stability, not smoking, drinking less, paying attention to dietary standards, getting a good rest, getting enough sleep, and exercising more can keep you away from liver cancer. Primary liver cancer is not a hereditary disease, but there are certain family factors, so it can also be judged as a genetic risk.

Is the cure rate for mid-to-late stage liver cancer high?

If the physical condition is not suitable for anti-tumor treatment, the best supportive treatment can be considered, or combined with Chinese medicine conditioning to improve the patient's physical condition. Because the middle and late stages of liver cancer are metastatic, especially metastatic to important organs, including lung and head metastasis, the cure rate is very low.

The cure rate for middle and late stage liver cancer usually refers to the 5-year survival rate, while the 5-year survival rate of patients with middle and late stage liver cancer after systemic treatment is usually only 20%.