In my country, lung cancer ranks first in cancer incidence, followed by gastric cancer and breast cancer, liver cancer ranks fourth, and liver cancer mortality ranks second in malignant tumors, second only to lung cancer. The occurrence of liver cancer is related to heredity and lifestyle, so lifestyle should be actively corrected and tertiary prevention should be done. Next , Yang Chengping, deputy chief physician of Chengdu Puji TCM Cancer Hospital, will explain these three lines of defense in detail.
1. What are the regional distribution characteristics of liver cancer in my country?
1. The coast is higher than the inland
Residents in Jiangsu, Guangxi and southeastern coastal areas such as Guangdong, Fujian, and Shanghai have a higher risk of liver cancer, which is related to the local warm, humid and rainy climate. my country’s coastal areas are densely populated and have a high incidence of hepatitis; the air in coastal areas is humid, and improperly stored food is prone to mildew and spoilage, leading to aflatoxin infection, thereby increasing the risk of liver cancer.
Keep in mind the 3 lines of defense to “keep out” liver cancer! Chengping Yang, Chengdu Puji Cancer Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine
2. The countryside is higher than the city
The mortality rate of liver cancer in rural areas is higher than that in urban areas, which is related to three factors. Urban areas have high hepatitis B vaccination rates, active hepatitis treatment, and less moldy food in urban areas.
Second, what is the tertiary prevention of liver cancer?
1. Primary prevention
Avoid or reduce exposure to dangerous substances and carcinogens to reduce the risk of liver cancer. For example, moldy grains, nuts, etc. must be thrown away, which contain aflatoxin, a carcinogen and a high-risk factor for inducing liver cancer; wooden chopsticks and cutting boards should be replaced every 3 to 6 months; food should be placed in a dry and ventilated environment middle. Actively improve drinking water sanitation, supplement appropriately, and actively prevent hepatitis.
Keep in mind the 3 lines of defense to “keep out” liver cancer! Chengping Yang, Chengdu Puji Cancer Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine
2. Secondary prevention
Early detection, early diagnosis and early treatment can prevent or delay the development of the disease and promote the recovery of the disease. Early detection of susceptibility factors, such as precancerous lesions, early symptoms of liver cancer, family genetic diseases, etc., high-risk groups should be regularly monitored. Patients with a family history of liver cancer, chronic hepatitis B or C, cirrhosis, and severe fatty liver should go to the hospital regularly for abdominal ultrasonography and serum alpha-fetoprotein examination.
3. Tertiary prevention
Tertiary prevention is aimed at patients with liver cancer. After being diagnosed with liver cancer, you should actively cooperate with your doctor for treatment. A comprehensive treatment approach is generally used, including surgery, radiotherapy, chemotherapy, and biological immunotherapy. Longer survival, fewer uncomfortable symptoms, and improved quality of life.
Keep in mind the 3 lines of defense to “keep out” liver cancer! Chengping Yang, Chengdu Puji Cancer Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine
A warm reminder from the Yang Chengping expert group of Chengdu Puji Cancer Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine:
The symptoms of early liver cancer are not very obvious. Since there are no pain nerves in the liver, when the tumor grows to a certain extent, it will be affected and the liver capsule will be pulled, causing pain in the liver area. At this time, it is already the middle and late stages of going to the hospital for examination. In the event of weight loss, jaundice, epigastric mass, general weakness, abdominal distension, anorexia and fever, etc., you should go to the hospital for relevant examinations as soon as possible. Hepatitis B and C patients should take antiviral treatment in strict accordance with the doctor’s orders, and regularly go to the hospital for six-month hepatitis B examination.