Patient's question:
My colleague, who has been suffering from hepatitis, has always been quite attentive to health care. A few days ago, he suddenly developed jaundice, lost his appetite, and experienced some pain in the liver area. When he went to the hospital for a check-up, it was diagnosed as liver cancer. So, was it caused by hepatitis? Does having hepatitis really lead to liver cancer?Doctor's answer:
In our country, approximately 80% of primary liver cancer patients can detect HBV-DNA, making chronic hepatitis B the main cause of primary liver cancer. 0% of chronic hepatitis may progress to cirrhosis, and advanced cirrhosis often recurs with cancer cells. The progression from chronic hepatitis to cirrhosis to primary liver cancer is known as the "three-step melody" of hepatitis B. Chronic hepatitis B is the culprit of this "three-step melody," so prevention of chronic hepatitis B is very important. The condition of hepatitis is very serious, and patients are advised to seek immediate treatment, hoping that they can receive symptomatic treatment according to their doctor's advice. Pay attention to self-care, maintain a proper diet, and avoid worsening the condition.