How effective is interventional therapy for liver cancer?
Disease description:
Diagnosed with liver cancer, went to the hospital for examination, and the doctor said that interventional therapy is needed. I would like to know how effective interventional therapy is for liver cancer.
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Yang Ziqi
Interventional therapy plays an important role in the treatment of liver cancer, mainly reflected in the following aspects:
1. Inhibiting tumor growth: By infusing chemotherapeutic agents or embolic agents through the hepatic artery, the tumor vasculature can be directly targeted, effectively inhibiting tumor growth and thereby prolonging patient survival.
2. Reducing complications: Interventional therapy can reduce hepatic blood flow and decrease liver necrosis and synthetic function, thus reducing the occurrence of complications.
3. Improving quality of life: After interventional therapy, patients can experience relief from symptoms such as hepatic pain and abdominal distension, with improved appetite and digestive function, leading to an enhanced quality of life.
4. Prolonging lifespan: Interventional therapy can induce tumor ischemia and necrosis, resulting in tumor shrinkage and thus prolonging the patient's lifespan.
