Question
A 52-year-old male patient has been diagnosed with advanced biliary cancer for three months and is experiencing symptoms of the terminal stage, including confusion. What appropriate measures should be taken when a biliary cancer patient experiences severe pain?
Answer
Considering the patient’s age and condition, and the presence of abdominal lymph node metastasis associated with advanced biliary cancer, symptomatic treatment can only be provided with the aim of extending the patient’s life. If the pain is severe, it is recommended to use analgesics such as morphine. If accompanied by anemia and low protein levels, surgery and albumin infusion are recommended. Different causes lead to different symptoms, so patients should visit a regular hospital for a comprehensive examination as soon as possible for targeted treatment and an early recovery.