Liver cancer is caused by irregularity in liver tissue (tissues/fibers), spread of malignant cells or their growth. Although it can affect everyone equally without any differentiation, however, women Liver cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide. Treatment is often complicated, as many patients have other liver malignancies. There is also chronic liver disease
Liver Cirrhosis: Inflammation of the interstitial space of the liver is a very dangerous process. The liver stops working. In fact, due to the genetic errors that occur during this process, even normal cells turn into cancerous cells
Also, many other factors can cause inflammation of the liver tissue, including inflammation of the liver, hepatitis B, C, excessive alcohol consumption, toxic fungi and having non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). Remember, 6 to 7 lakh people die every year due to liver cancer worldwide and if we talk about Pakistan, 40 to 50 thousand people die of this disease every year.
Symptoms of liver cancer: (1) Losing weight without any particular reason or effort. (2) Constant loss of appetite. (3) Feeling very full in the stomach despite eating less. (4) Right side. Feeling of a hard lump under the rib. (5) Pain and discomfort between the stomach and ribs or towards the right shoulder. (6) Yellowish-green color of the skin and whites of the eyes. (7) Fluids. Abdominal bloating due to accumulation of
Examination and evaluation: Patients with one or more of the above symptoms should immediately contact a hepatologist for prompt diagnosis and treatment. For those who are at risk of developing hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), prompt examination is essential. Also, this cancer can be detected in a routine examination when the doctor feels a hard swelling in the patient's abdomen or ultrasound can also be helpful in this regard. Well, the following methods are used to diagnose liver cancer
1. Alpha-fetoprotein test: This test is used to diagnose certain types of liver cancer. If the levels of AFP in the blood increase, it is an important sign of liver cancer
2. Ultrasound: It is used for quick examination of patients. If there is inflammation in liver tissue, then ultrasound should be done every six months.
3. CT scan: A special type of CT scan is done to diagnose liver cancer
4. MRI scan: This test is also done to diagnose liver cancer
5. Biopsy test: In this, a small part of the liver tissue is removed with the help of a needle and then the cancer cells are examined with the help of a microscope. Generally, this test is not needed. Even without it, the disease can be diagnosed
Treatment: The classification of the disease determines the course of treatment for liver cancer (BCLC) and the patient's ability to walk (ECO). Patients and their caregivers should check with their doctor about the stage of the disease and the patient's ECO. Below is the classification of the disease and the corresponding treatment chart is also given
If the cancer has not yet spread beyond the liver, surgical removal of the tumor or a liver transplant may be considered
There are several other treatment options for more advanced cancers, which target the liver tumor directly. For example:
Recently, oral systemic therapy has been approved, which slows the spread of cancer
Surgical removal of the tumor and adjacent liver tissue is possible if the tumor is small and in one segment
If the interstitial liver tissue is inflamed, but still functioning properly, resection of a portion of the organ is also a reasonable option. However, this is not feasible in many patients
Liver transplantation is the best treatment option for patients with small tumors and inflammation in the interstitial of the liver.
If the cancer has not yet spread, but the patient is not amenable to surgery, methods can be used to remove the tumor in the liver
For patients who cannot undergo surgery, percutaneous injection of ethanol (PERCUTANEOUS TREATMENT OPTION) may be an effective treatment. This technique is performed under ultrasound guidance and involves injecting alcohol or some other substance into the liver, which causes the tumor to disappear.
Cancer cells are also destroyed by radiation. In this process, cancer cells are destroyed by HIGH FREQUENCY ELECTRICAL CURRENT. In this, a surgical needle (probe) is inserted into the dominant part of the tumor, the heat of which destroys the cancer cells.
The blood supply to the tumor is cut off and cancer-killing drugs are injected directly into the tumor. In this method, a higher dose of the drug affects the tumor for a longer period of time
Speaking of systemic therapy, this type of treatment affects the whole body. In fact, in recent years, there have been treatments that target KINASES (a type of enzyme that speeds up chemical reactions in the body). Targets, which play a role in the targeting and spread of cancer cells and tumors.
Research shows that KINASES in cancer cells cause these cells to divide unhindered and turn into tumors, and other signaling pathways within the tumor cells (KINASE SIGNALING PATHWAYS) in the blood. They create new blood vessels, which then deliver oxygen and nutrients to the tumor, so they are also important targets for preventing cancer from spreading and growing.
Consultation with a doctor: If you yourself or any of your loved ones feel some symptoms of liver disease, then in such a case, it is very important to consult a doctor immediately, because your doctor is the one who is responsible for the health of the liver, hepatitis. Can provide more information on vaccinations and liver cancer screening.
You must be logged in to post a comment.