Question

My elderly parent, who is 67 years old, was diagnosed with liver cancer two months ago. Initially, they felt very nauseous, followed by vomiting blood, coughing, and chest pain. What are the common symptoms of late-stage liver cancer?

Answer

The staging of liver cancer treatment is as follows:

  1. Stage I: No obvious symptoms or signs of liver cancer.
  2. Stage II: Between Stage I and Stage III.
  3. Stage III: Symptoms such as jaundice, ascites, distant metastasis, or malignant anemia. The patient’s current condition falls into the middle to late stage and has undergone surgery to remove the fundus varices and spleen. Family members should encourage the patient and pay attention to balanced diet: liver cancer patients have high consumption and must ensure they have enough nutrition. The simplest way to assess the patient’s nutritional status is to see if their weight can be maintained. The best way to maintain a normal weight is to have a balanced diet, and it is recommended that patients eat more