Liver cancer after 5 years of stopping hepatitis B treatment

On May 21, specialist doctor Tran Nam Cao (Vascular Intervention Unit, Xuyen A General Hospital) said that through clinical and paraclinical examination results, doctors diagnosed the patient with malignant primary right liver tumor - cirrhosis, chronic hepatitis B, and type 2 diabetes.

Medical history revealed that the patient had hepatitis B and was treated 5 years ago, then stopped treatment.

After interdisciplinary consultation, doctors quickly recommended the treatment of hepatic artery embolization using the TACE method to help patients escape the pain caused by cancer cells, reduce cancer progression, and bring a better life to patients.

The team of doctors at the Vascular Intervention Unit performed the TACE technique by selectively scanning blood vessels, occluding blood vessels that feed the tumor, and injecting drugs to prevent and destroy the growth of cancer cells with the support of the DSA angiography machine.

After performing embolization, re-examination showed good drug absorption, no complications, and the patient recovered well.

Doctor examines patient during treatment

Doctor Nam Cao assessed this as a case of intermediate-stage hepatocellular carcinoma, with a large tumor size, extensive liver cirrhosis, and hepatic artery-portal vein communication within the tumor. According to the treatment plan, after 2 weeks of TACE intervention, the patient will be considered for targeted drug therapy.

According to Dr. Nam Cao, the TACE method has been proven to be effective in treating liver tumors for patients who are not indicated for surgery to reduce pain for patients and slow cancer progression. The combination of selective chemicals limits side effects compared to systemic drugs such as hair loss, rash, mouth swelling, mouth ulcers, etc., giving cancer patients a more comfortable life. This is an advanced, minimally invasive, painless treatment technique.

Source: https://thanhnien.vn/mac-ung-thu-gan-sau-5-nam-ngung-dieu-tri-viem-gan-b-185240521120634361.htm