How to treat advanced cancer
Disease description:
My second uncle was diagnosed with liver cancer, which has now reached the advanced stage. How is advanced-stage cancer treated?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Wu Haitao
In the late stages of cancer, treatment is primarily focused on anti-tumor therapy and palliative care. Anti-tumor treatments mainly include radiotherapy, chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and traditional Chinese medicine. Supportive care, integrating both Western and Chinese medicine, involves symptomatic management and nutritional support. While complete cure is unattainable in advanced cancer, anti-tumor or palliative therapies can alleviate patient suffering, prolong survival, and improve quality of life.
