Introduced in this issue
Poor appetite, nausea, vomiting, bloating in the abdomen may be early symptoms of liver cancer?
What foods are bad for the liver?
What are the treatments for liver cancer?
The program group of "Face to Face with Famous Doctors" specially invited Professor Wei Wei, Assistant Dean of Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Prevention and Treatment Center, Vice President of Zhongma Gansu Hospital, and Director of the Medical Affairs Department to give you popular science about liver cancer-related issues.
Understanding liver cancer
1
Basic functions of the liver
The liver is located in the upper right abdomen and is mostly hidden behind the ribs. The liver weight of an adult is about 2% of body weight.
The basic functions of the liver are: synthesis function, detoxification function, metabolic function, bile secretion function, hematopoiesis, blood storage and regulation of circulating blood volume, and immune defense function.
2
Causes of liver cancer
1. Viral hepatitis: Hepatitis B is the main one in the mainland
2. Aflatoxin: grain mildew
3. Water pollution: water sources polluted by blue-green algae
4. Chemical carcinogens: pickled foods, etc
5. Other factors: smoking, long-term alcohol consumption, etc
3
The two main causes are viral hepatitis B and alcohol abuse
4
Who are the high-risk groups for liver cancer?
1. People with hepatitis B or C infection
2. Excessive drinkers
3. Non-alcoholic steatohepatitis
4. History of aflatoxin B1 exposure
5. Cirrhosis of the liver caused by various reasons
6. Have a family history of liver cancer (especially in men aged > 40 years)
Q&A time
Q1
What screening should be done for high-risk groups
A
Early diagnosis is essential for effective treatment and long-term survival, and the goal of screening is to diagnose liver cancer early. High-risk groups are recommended to be tested every 6 months, and screening is done by taking blood for alpha-fetoprotein AFP and ultrasound of the liver.
Q2
How to Prevent Liver Cancer?
A
The first step is to get vaccinated to prevent hepatitis (mainly hepatitis B) and aggressively treat fatty liver (weight loss, exercise). In terms of diet, it is necessary to avoid eating moldy foods, reduce nitrosamine intake, and appropriately supplement vitamins and selenium. The second is to pay attention to drinking water hygiene.
Quit smoking, stop drinking alcohol and develop a healthy lifestyle. Regular physical examinations, early detection, early diagnosis and early treatment.
summary
Liver cancer has a relatively clear cause, and primary prevention of the cause is the most effective way to avoid liver cancer. Liver cancer screening (AFP+ultrasound) is recommended every 6 months for high-risk groups, and early diagnosis through screening is the key to effective treatment of liver cancer. The treatment of liver cancer should follow the norms, and MDT (multidisciplinary consultation) is an effective diagnosis and treatment mode for liver cancer.
Wei Wei
Chief Physician, Doctor of Medicine, Doctoral Supervisor
Assistant to the Dean and Director of the Medical Department of Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Prevention and Treatment Center
Vice President of Gansu Hospital, Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University
The 8th "Good Doctor of Yangcheng"
Director of the Chinese Society of Clinical Oncology (CSCO).
Vice Chairman of the Tumor Information Management Committee of the Chinese Anti-Cancer Association
Member of the Liver Cancer Professional Committee of the Chinese Anti-Cancer Association
Chairman of the Liver Cancer Professional Committee of Guangdong Anti-Cancer Association
Vice Chairman of the Hospital Medical Management Professional Committee of Guangdong Provincial Hospital Association
Vice Chairman of the Medical Insurance Service Working Committee of the Branch of Guangdong Medical Doctor Association
Vice Chairman of the Expert Committee of Hospital Medical Insurance Drug Management of Guangdong Pharmaceutical Association
Multidisciplinary treatment of long liver cancer, including complex liver cancer surgery, vascular intervention, targeting, immunotherapy, etc. He has presided over and participated in a number of national, provincial and ministerial fund projects, and published more than 30 SCI papers, including high-level journals such as Nature Materials, J Clin Oncol, Science Translational Medicine, and PNAS
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Editor: Chen Junchao, Shi Jiawen (intern)