Liver Cancer Treatment
Treatment of liver cancer using modern interventional radiology techniques.
Liver cancer is one of the most common tumors affecting many people, often due to widespread liver cirrhosis caused by hepatitis C and B viruses, which lead to chronic hepatitis and eventually cirrhosis.
Liver patients should undergo routine check-ups every three months, including ultrasound and tumor marker analysis, for early detection of liver tumors.
There are no specific symptoms for liver tumors, but patients may experience pain in the upper right abdomen, yellowing of the eyes, and loss of appetite or weight.
Diagnosis is made through several tests including ultrasound, triple-phase contrast CT scan, tumor marker analysis (alpha-fetoprotein), and in some cases, triple-phase MRI.
Understanding Liver Cancer Treatment
This video explains the diagnosis and treatment of liver cancer using the latest techniques.
Benefits
- Minimally invasive non-surgical treatment
- Multiple treatment techniques based on patient condition
- Short recovery period
- Ability to return to normal life within a week
- Precise tumor-targeted treatment
- Multiple options including thermal ablation, arterial injection, and radiation therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the symptoms of liver tumors?
Symptoms may include pain in the upper right abdomen, yellowing of the eyes, and loss of appetite or weight loss.
How are liver tumors diagnosed?
Diagnosis is made through several tests including ultrasound, contrast CT scan, tumor marker analysis, and in some cases, MRI.
What treatment options are available?
Options include surgical treatment, thermal ablation, arterial catheter injection, and radioactive material injection. The appropriate method is chosen based on the patient's condition.
What is the role of interventional radiology in treatment?
Interventional radiology uses multiple techniques such as thermal ablation, arterial injection, and internal radiation therapy to treat the tumor precisely and effectively.
How long is the recovery period?
Patients can leave the hospital on the same day or the next day, and return to normal life in less than a week.
Should liver patients undergo regular check-ups?
Yes, liver patients should have routine check-ups every three months, including ultrasound and tumor marker analysis for early detection.
What are the latest techniques used in treatment?
One of the latest techniques is radioactive Yttrium injection, an advanced technique that relies on tiny radioactive beads that concentrate at the tumor site and destroy it with internal radiation.
Is the treatment painful?
The treatment is performed under appropriate anesthesia, and patients may feel some minor pain after the procedure that can be controlled with painkillers.
How long does the treatment take?
Treatment duration varies depending on the technique used and the patient's condition, but most procedures take no more than a few hours.
Can all liver tumor cases be treated?
This depends on the size of the tumor, its stage, and extent of spread. Each case is evaluated individually to determine the best available treatment options.
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Dr. Amr Mahmoud
- Professor of Interventional Radiology at Ain Shams University
- Fellow at François Rabelais University – France
- Member of the European Society of Interventional Radiology
- Member of the European Society of Interventional Neuroradiology and Neurointervention