What are the examinations and precautions for liver cancer? Pay attention to these matters when diagnosing liver cancer

As we age, a series of diseases also come along. We must take preventive measures in our daily lives. Regular physical examinations at the hospital are the most effective measures to prevent diseases. We need to have regular and good living habits in our lives, which is also an effective preventive measure. When we raise our awareness of disease prevention, diseases will stay away from us.

Liver cancer examination and precautions

The final diagnosis of liver cancer is very effective through the test of alpha-fetoprotein in the blood. Most liver cancer patients can show positive characteristics of alpha-fetoprotein, while the probability of other diseases causing positive alpha-fetoprotein is very low. Only a small number of patients with cirrhosis and hepatitis can show positive alpha-fetoprotein, but the probability is only about 30%, while the probability of people suffering from liver cancer is more than 50%. Therefore, when a hepatitis patient tests positive for alpha-fetoprotein, the possibility of liver cancer is very high.

If the alpha-fetoprotein level in a blood test is elevated, reaching more than 400 micrograms per liter of blood, then the probability of liver cancer is basically very high, and B-ultrasound and CT examinations are also needed for diagnosis. The method of alpha-fetoprotein and ultrasound examination is very simple. Alpha-fetoprotein can be checked by drawing a little blood. Going to the outpatient department of the hospital, just prick your finger and take two drops of blood. Ultrasound examination is also very convenient and inexpensive. If high-risk patients with hepatitis have this awareness and take the initiative to go to the hospital for this examination twice a year, then once there is cancer, it will be discovered early.

Kind tips

Through the above introduction, we have a better understanding of what we should do when checking to prevent liver cancer. Early detection before the disease worsens is the best way to prevent liver cancer. In our lives, we should develop good living habits, which will help the recovery and treatment of the disease.