2023-07-12 02:50:00
National Cancer Institute stated that liver cancer It is the number 1 most common cancer found in all Thai people, especially Thai men. All regarding 120,000 cases, according to the Thailand Cancer Registry, 20,671 new cases of liver and bile duct cancer were reported, of which 15,912 died.
Did you know? The liver is the largest abdominal organ. Located on the right side behind the lower ribs. The liver performs many functions. It consists of nutrient retention. Filters and destroys chemicals in food, alcohol and various drugs, removes waste and degenerated cells from the blood, produces bile.
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The most common liver cancer in Thailand is 2 kinds
liver cell cancer caused by cirrhosis hepatitis B virus infection and drinking liver bile duct cancer Caused by liver fluke infection from eating raw freshwater fish. Including having chronic cholangitis, etc.
How many stages does liver cancer have?
Early liver cancer (Early) will not show any symptoms. or show only mild symptoms such as flatulence, distension, like indigestion until the cancer grows Stage 2 liver cancer (Intermediate) will start with a lump no larger than 2 centimeters, which is a stage that can be cured. Stage 3 liver cancer (Advanced) will have no more than 3 tumors, smaller than 3 centimeters in size, which requires urgent treatment. so as not to spread to stage 4 or 5 because there may be more severe symptoms or other complications may follow Stage 4 liver cancer (Terminal) and spread to tissues beside the liver lymph nodes or spread to other blood vessels and spread to various organs in the body terminal liver cancer It is a period where the patient’s health deteriorates greatly. or the liver is working very badly
Severe signs of liver cancer
in the early stages of liver cancer There are often no symptoms to be seen or felt. But they may appear as the cancer grows and becomes larger. or has already spread which may be observed from one or more symptoms
weakness or unusual tiredness Unexplained fever, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, unexplained weight loss, jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes) Feel the hard lump under the ribs on the right side. have a swollen stomach or discomfort in the upper abdomen on the right side have a stomach ache or pain in the right scapula In some cases, there may be pain that radiates to the back.
However, these symptoms may not indicate liver cancer alone. But they can also be caused by other health conditions. If you have any of these symptoms or are concerned It is better to see a doctor for a thorough diagnosis.
liver cancer risk factors
Males aged 50 years and over, as males are 2-3 times more at risk than females, being overweight or obese, smoking or drinking alcohol regularly have been infected with hepatitis B or hepatitis C for a long time Cirrhosis of the liver for any reason, such as scarring in the liver chronic inflammation of the liver or bile ducts hemochromatosis (Condition of iron over the body’s needs) is fatty liver disease. or diabetes Eat foods that contain aflatoxin (Aflatoxin ; Fungi that grow on food) People with a family history of liver cancer
Not all of these risk factors are the cause of liver cancer. There may be other reasons That can result in liver cancer as well.
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Liver cancer is preventable.
Avoid risk factors that can lead to cirrhosis. such as drinking alcohol keep exercising control the weight not to exceed the standard value by choosing to eat only useful foods and reduce the amount of fat consumed each day Hepatitis B vaccination which can be injected at any age Be it babies, adults or the elderly. avoid sexwithout protection with a partner who is at risk of contracting hepatitis B Avoid sharing things with other people. such as syringes, nail clippers
In addition to reducing risk by adjusting behavior You should still have liver health screening or check for liver cancer every 6-12 months because liver cancer is found in the early stages, for example, the cancer cells are small, regarding 2-3 cm, it is a stage that can be cured. It’s better than finding liver cancer with large cells. or is in an aggressive stage
Thank you information from: Paolo Hospital and Ministry of Public Health
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