The mortality rate of liver cancer is the top three, which is hidden and easy to be ignored.
According to the Global Cancer Report 20 14 issued by the World Health Organization, at present, the incidence of liver cancer in China is about 25.7/65438+ 10,000, which is the third largest malignant tumor after gastric cancer and lung cancer. Generally speaking, the number of liver cancer in men is 7- 10 times that in women. Because the early symptoms of liver cancer are not obvious, it is often found to be late.
Because of the concealment of liver cancer, many people do not pay attention to it, thinking that without symptoms, they will not get liver cancer. According to Peng Junping, chief physician of the Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Sichuan Cancer Hospital, most patients with liver cancer encountered clinically have no symptoms at the onset, and symptoms are often in the middle and late stages, which brings a lot of passivity to treatment. charting
Yang Dawei
High-risk groups prone to liver cancer
It should be checked every six months.
"The high incidence of liver cancer is after 40 years old, most of which are middle-aged and elderly people. Fifty or sixty years old is the high incidence age of liver cancer, and the incidence rate of male is higher than that of female. The disease is concealed, aggressive and growing rapidly. Most patients are at an advanced stage and are not suitable for surgery. " Peng Junping said. In addition, patients with chronic hepatitis B and hepatitis C and hepatitis virus carriers; Men over 40 years old or women over 50 years old; People with a long history of alcoholism and diabetes; Clinically diagnosed as cirrhosis; These five types of patients, such as those with a family history of liver cancer, also belong to high-risk groups.
Peng Junping suggests that you check it regularly every six months. At the same time, it is best to test yourself often, because the main manifestation of liver disease is digestive tract symptoms. Once there are unexplained symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, bloating, loss of appetite, fatigue and greasy, we should realize that there may be something wrong with the liver. If you find that the urine is obviously yellow and the stool is pale, you must see a doctor as soon as possible.
Please take care of your liver.
To stay away from liver cancer, doctors suggest the following four points:
1, vaccination, not only children are vaccinated against hepatitis B at birth, but also adults who have never been vaccinated against hepatitis B and have never had hepatitis can be vaccinated against hepatitis B.
2. Check the liver function regularly. Especially men over 40 years old, those who have been infected with viral hepatitis, long-term drug addicts and have a family history of liver cancer.
Don't eat moldy and burnt food. This kind of food contains aflatoxin, which is easy to cause liver cancer.
4. Have good living habits. Quit smoking and drinking, keep exercising, and exercise can improve immunity. Ensure adequate sleep, and liver metabolism starts after 1 1 in the afternoon, which is conducive to self-repair. In addition, we should keep a peaceful mind. People who are often depressed or angry are prone to stagnation of liver qi.
Four "Misunderstandings" about Liver Cancer
Myth 1: Without symptoms, you won't get liver cancer.
Most patients with liver cancer have no symptoms at the onset, and symptoms are often in the middle and late stages. Myth 2: Contact with patients with liver cancer is contagious.
Patients with hepatitis B background have liver cancer, and hepatitis is contagious. Liver cancer is not contagious. Myth 3: Any hepatitis will become liver cancer.
Liver cancer doesn't have to have hepatitis. Generally speaking, it should be around 10%, that is, 9 patients with hepatitis 10 will not get liver cancer. Myth 4: think that surgery is a cure.
Even if the tumor can be cured, some patients have hepatitis B or hepatitis C, and the foundation of cirrhosis is still there, which may recur. Follow-up treatment is important.