Hepatocellular carcinoma tumor 18mm can still be treated, but the treatment plan varies.
1. If the tumor is primary liver tumor, it is microscopic liver cancer, and partial hepatectomy or radiofrequency ablation is feasible. After resection, radiotherapy, interventional therapy and targeted drug therapy should be carried out according to the pathological results, and the prognosis is generally still good.
2. If metastatic hepatocellular carcinoma is considered, the primary lesion should be searched for and further treatment should be provided according to the primary lesion. Available treatment options include surgery, radiotherapy, chemotherapy, targeted therapy, etc., with a view to prolonging patients’ life and improving their quality of life.
There are more treatment options for liver cancer tumor 18mm, patients are suggested to do further detailed examination to clarify whether the tumor is primary or not and then cooperate with doctors for treatment.