Elderly people with malignant tumors on the liver can not be operated due to their physical condition, whether they can be controlled by taking medication needs to be judged according to the specific situation.
Liver malignant tumor may be primary liver cancer or liver metastatic tumor, drug treatment includes antiviral therapy, commonly used drugs such as entecavir, lamivudine, etc., which are used for patients with hepatocellular carcinoma caused by hepatitis B and need to be taken for a long time. In addition, oral targeted therapy drugs, such as sorafenib and cabozantinib, are also needed, which can help control tumor development.
However, considering the physical quality of the elderly, they may be less tolerant to the drugs. Some of them may be able to control the tumor development within a certain period of time after taking the drugs, or they may not be able to do so. Specific treatment recommendations need to consult a specialized doctor to choose the appropriate treatment. In addition, all the above drugs should be applied under the guidance of doctors, avoid self-medication.