What are the measures to prevent bile duct cancer

Biliary duct cancer is known as the "king of cancers" and is more dangerous than pancreatic cancer. Because two-thirds of bile duct cancers grow in the liver hilum, this location is quite special, and the blood vessels are intertwined like wires. In addition, most of them are found in the middle and late stages, and cancer cells easily invade the blood vessels and nerve tissues, making treatment difficult and the prognosis poor. So let's take a look at the measures to prevent bile duct cancer.

1. Before actively treating cancerous lesions, eliminate the possible causes of cancer as early as possible.

2. People over 40 years old, especially women, should undergo regular B-ultrasound examinations. If they are found to have cholecystitis, gallstones or polyps, follow-up examinations should be conducted and treatment should be initiated as soon as possible if any changes in the condition are found.

3. Develop good eating habits, avoid spicy food, eat less greasy food, and do not drink strong alcohol.

4. Maintaining a good attitude is the most effective medicine for any disease, so maintaining a happy and positive mental state is important for preventing disease.

In addition, patients with obstructive jaundice should be highly alert to the possibility of bile duct cancer after excluding diseases such as cholelithiasis, hepatitis, and cirrhosis. On the basis of detailed medical history and comprehensive physical examination, B-ultrasound, CT, PTC, and ERCP examinations should be performed as soon as possible to facilitate early detection, early diagnosis, and early treatment to prevent the disease before it occurs.

Prevention is better than cure for any disease. For a dangerous and difficult-to-cure disease like bile duct cancer, the significance of prevention is self-evident. I believe that after understanding the above relevant preventive measures, everyone can pay attention to prevention and health care so that we can all have a healthy body.