What is the best way to treat liver cancer? Liver cancer patients need to pay attention to these dietary matters

"I had a physical examination two years ago, and the doctor said I was not sick. How come just one year later, he said I had liver cancer? Did the doctor make a mistake?" said Mr. Zhang in disbelief, holding the case report form.

Liver cancer develops secretly and has a long latent period

Liver cancer is the fifth leading killer of human health. It is known for its hidden onset and rapid onset. The incubation period of liver cancer is relatively long, generally about one and a half years. During this period, the patient has no symptoms, and routine physical examinations lack signs of the tumor itself. This is collectively referred to as the subclinical stage, so once discovered, it is already in the middle and late stages. Therefore, it is normal for Mr. Zhang to be diagnosed with liver cancer.

Experts from the Cancer Research Institute said: "It takes about two years for liver cancer to develop from the first cancer cell in the liver to the patient having symptoms. During this period, most patients may not have any symptoms or signs. Only a few liver cancer patients will experience symptoms such as loss of appetite, upper abdominal distension, loss of appetite, fatigue, etc. In severe cases, there will be liver enlargement, jaundice and skin itching."

Liver cancer is usually diagnosed in the middle or late stages, so treatment is urgent

Currently, the most common liver cancer is mainly primary liver cancer. The incidence rate in men is higher than that in women, and multidisciplinary comprehensive treatment is advocated for liver cancer treatment. Surgery is the first choice for liver cancer treatment. According to the size of the tumor and the strength of liver function, radical surgery or liver transplantation can be selected. For patients who are not suitable for surgery or liver transplantation, it can also be adopted. The incidence rate in men is higher than that in women, and multidisciplinary comprehensive treatment is advocated for liver cancer treatment. Surgery is the first choice for liver cancer treatment. According to the size of the tumor and the strength of liver function, radical surgery or liver transplantation can be selected. For patients who are not suitable for surgery or liver transplantation, arterial chemoembolization, alcohol injection, cryotherapy, radiotherapy, immunotherapy and other methods can also be used to eliminate tumors, inhibit tumor recurrence or metastasis, and thus prolong patient survival.

It is worth noting that most liver cancer patients are already in the middle or late stages when they are diagnosed. For some patients with weak constitutions, palliative surgery, radiotherapy, chemotherapy and biological cell immunotherapy can be used in combination, aiming to pay attention to the patient's quality of life and prolong survival.

For cancer patients, any treatment method is a combination of advantages and disadvantages. Surgery, radiotherapy and chemotherapy are the three major contributors to tumor treatment, but they cannot avoid the side effects they bring to patients. For this reason, reducing side effects and improving treatment effects are the unremitting goals of the medical community. Tumor biological immunotherapy is a treatment method that uses the body's own antigens to fight tumors. It is a treatment method that the medical community has used in recent years to reduce the side effects of traditional treatments, improve treatment effects, and prolong the survival of liver cancer. The well-known DC dendritic cell immunotherapy can effectively activate human tumor antigens to inhibit the growth of cancer cells and prevent tumor recurrence. Adoptive cell immunotherapy, commonly known as CIK, has a highly efficient and precisely targeted tumor-killing effect. These two treatment methods have no side effects and are called the most promising methods for conquering tumors by the medical community.

Nutrition and care for liver cancer patients double the treatment effect

Food is an important source of nutrition for the human body. Different foods contain various vitamins and minerals needed by the human body. Regular consumption of carrots, cabbage, cauliflower, tomatoes, cucumbers, fungus, sesame and other foods can help improve the liver-nourishing effect of liver cancer patients. Pickled, smoked and fried foods should be avoided, and high-protein and high-fat foods should be consumed in moderation.

During the nursing period, liver cancer patients need to remember the "six cleans, five preventions, three no's, and one emphasis". Six cleans: clean the mouth, face, hair, hand and foot skin, perineum, and bed sheets; Five preventions: prevent bedsores, prevent orthostatic hypotension, prevent respiratory system infections, prevent cross infection, and prevent urinary system infections; Three no's: no feces, no falling from bed, and no scalding; One emphasis: eliminate the fear of cancer patients, make patients trust, and actively cooperate with doctors in treatment.