Can early-stage cancer removal be curative?
Nov 26, 2024
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Yang Ziqi
Introduction
In general, early-stage cancers have not spread or metastasized, cause no significant discomfort, and result in relatively minor damage to bodily tissues. Surgical removal can more completely excise the tumor tissue, significantly improving cure rates. However, there are special cases, such as certain pancreatic and liver cancers, which may exhibit high invasiveness and metastatic potential even at an early stage.
Generally, it is considered that early cancer removal can achieve a cure in most cases. If there are any concerns, it is recommended to seek medical advice in advance. Detailed analysis is as follows:
Under normal circumstances, most early-stage cancers cause relatively minor damage to body tissues, and the tumor has not yet metastasized nor caused significant discomfort. This means the tumor remains localized at its original site without spreading to other areas. Surgical removal can effectively eliminate the tumor tissue completely, significantly increasing the cure rate.
However, there are special cases, such as certain pancreatic and liver cancers, which may still possess high aggressiveness and metastatic potential even at an early stage. Even with early detection and surgical removal, there remains a possibility of recurrence or distant metastasis after surgery. If the patient suffers from severe chronic diseases simultaneously, this may also affect the cure rate following tumor removal.
Patients should maintain good living habits and follow a healthy, scientific diet in daily life, actively adjusting their physical condition to ensure optimal treatment outcomes.
