Who are the high-risk groups for liver cancer? Can early liver cancer be cured?

Liver cancer is common in people over 40 years old. The occurrence of liver cancer is also related to the decline of human immune function, because the effect of carcinogenic factors needs to go through a process of accumulation, which can last for decades. Most liver cancer patients are middle-aged and elderly people. After middle age, the thymus gradually shrinks and the cellular immune function gradually weakens, which gives cancer an opportunity to germinate. Who are the high-risk groups for liver cancer? Can early liver cancer be cured? Experts interviewed Chen Nianping, chief physician of the Affiliated Hospital of Guangdong Medical University online.

Who are the high-risk groups for liver cancer?

The high-risk population for liver cancer includes patients with hepatitis B, hepatitis C, alcoholic liver disease, and drug-induced liver disease. Male hepatitis B patients over 35 years old with a family history of liver cancer are particularly at risk. This group of people should undergo B-ultrasound, liver function, and alpha-fetoprotein examinations every six months to effectively prevent and treat liver cancer.

Can early liver cancer be cured?

The cure rate of early liver cancer is about 75%. The incidence of liver cancer is among the highest in my country. Many people are afraid of liver cancer, but in fact, the cure rate and prognosis of liver cancer are not bad. The key is to intervene in the early stage. The cure rate of early liver cancer is 75% (5-year survival rate), and there are many patients who can live for more than 10 years.

Which groups of people need to pay attention to early screening of liver cancer?

People at high risk of liver cancer need to pay attention to early screening for liver cancer. For example, hepatitis B patients, men over 35 years old, and those with a family history of liver cancer are all at high risk of liver cancer. Patients with hepatitis C, drug-induced hepatitis, and alcoholic liver disease are also prone to liver cancer because they have cirrhosis. These people are recommended to undergo liver cancer screening every six months.

Although the current incidence of liver cancer is very high, there are certain groups of people who are most susceptible to it. For some special groups, such as long-term alcoholics, patients with post-hepatitis cirrhosis, people with a family history of liver cancer, people who drink unhealthy water, people who live in high-incidence areas of liver cancer, and people who consume too little trace elements, these people should pay attention to the prevention of liver cancer.