Effective Liver Cancer Treatments for a Better Life

What is Liver Cancer?

Liver cancer (Hepatocellular Carcinoma - HCC) is a common type of cancer in patients with chronic liver diseases, such as cirrhosis caused by hepatitis B and C infections or long-term alcohol consumption. Without appropriate treatment, the disease can progress and severely impair liver function.

Liver Cancer Treatment Options

Treatment for liver cancer depends on the stage of the disease, the patient’s overall health, and liver function. Key treatment methods include:

1. Surgical Resection

Surgical removal of the cancerous tumor is suitable for patients with small tumors and no cirrhosis.

2. Liver Transplantation

Ideal for patients with small liver tumors and cirrhosis. Liver transplantation eliminates the cancer and restores liver function.

3. Local Ablative Therapy

• Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA)
• Microwave Ablation (MWA) Suitable for patients who cannot undergo surgery, particularly when tumors are small.

4. Transarterial Chemoembolization (TACE)

A procedure where chemotherapy drugs and embolic agents are injected into the blood vessels feeding the tumor to shrink and slow its growth.

5. Targeted Therapy

Medications like Sorafenib and Lenvatinib inhibit cancer cell growth and the formation of blood vessels that feed tumors.

6. Immunotherapy

Drugs like Atezolizumab combined with Bevacizumab help stimulate the immune system to destroy cancer cells effectively.