Can advanced liver cancer be cured?

In general, the likelihood of curing late-stage liver cancer is relatively low. The specific analysis is as follows:

By the time liver cancer reaches an advanced stage, cancer cells have widely spread within the liver itself and surrounding tissues, and may even have metastasized to other parts of the body through the bloodstream or lymphatic system, forming secondary tumors. This extensive dissemination makes surgical removal of the tumor extremely difficult, if not impossible. Moreover, patients with advanced liver cancer are often in poor overall health and may suffer from severe complications such as liver failure, ascites, and jaundice, all of which further limit treatment options and effectiveness. Systemic treatments like chemotherapy and radiotherapy also have limited efficacy in advanced liver cancer, as they struggle to precisely target all cancer cells while causing significant damage to healthy cells, resulting in poor treatment tolerance. Therefore, the cure rate for late-stage liver cancer remains relatively low.

It is important to maintain a healthy lifestyle, including a balanced diet, moderate exercise, quitting smoking, and limiting alcohol consumption, to reduce the risk of developing liver cancer. Additionally, regular health check-ups are recommended, especially for high-risk individuals with a family history of liver cancer or a history of hepatitis virus infection. Early screening for liver cancer can help detect and treat the disease in its early stages, thereby improving both cure rates and survival outcomes.