Patient's question:
On October 23, liver cancer in the late stage was detected. Now, there is abdominal pain, unable to eat dinner, unable to get out of bed or walk, and constant abdominal pain preventing sleep.Doctor's answer:
57-year-old female, with advanced liver cirrhosis and liver cancer, experiencing abdominal pain. Liver cirrhosis and liver cancer pain are usually caused by ascites. Currently, there is no effective treatment for liver cancer. If there is ascites, it is recommended to first perform paracentesis with tube drainage to reduce the patient's suffering. Additionally, weekly abdominal anesthesia with interleukin-2 can be used to suppress the growth of ascites while enhancing blood circulation treatment. The overall treatment philosophy for late-stage cancer patients is to improve quality of life and shorten the lifespan, so it is advised to actively provide symptomatic treatment and encouragement. Patients with liver ascites can, while understanding symptomatic treatment, use folk remedies as supplementary treatment in daily life. In daily dietary habits, it is crucial to avoid excessive hunger or fullness and never overeat or binge on food.