Treatment options for advanced diffuse hepatocellular carcinoma include liver transplantation, tumor ablation and transhepatic artery chemoembolization, etc. There is no best option.
1. Liver transplantation: it is suitable for patients who can undergo liver transplantation after comprehensive evaluation. It is an effective treatment for many types of end-stage liver disease. After surgery, patients need to take immunosuppressants for life.
2. Tumor ablation: It is suitable for primary hepatocellular carcinoma or metastatic recurrent hepatocellular carcinoma that is not suitable for surgery. It has the advantages of simple operation and small trauma, and some patients have good curative effect.
3. Transhepatic artery chemoembolization: it is applicable to be used as auxiliary treatment for resected and unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma. Commonly used drugs include carboplatin, fluorouracil and epothilone. The tumor blood supply is blocked and tumor cells are killed through embolization and infusion of chemotherapeutic drugs. It has the advantages of small side effects, can be repeated many times, and can improve the quality of life of patients.
The treatment plan for advanced diffuse liver cancer still needs professional doctor’s guidance.