The diagnosis is usually based on the number and size of the secondary liver tumours, the control of the primary tumour, and the overall condition of the body as a whole. If the patient has a small number and size of secondary liver tumours, good control of the primary tumour and good systemic condition, a longer survival period can be achieved through aggressive anti-tumour therapy.
However, if the secondary liver tumours are large in number, large in size, poorly controlled by the primary tumour, or even metastasised to other tissues and organs, and the patient’s general condition is poor, treatment for this condition is limited and the prognosis is extremely poor, with a short survival period. Palliative treatment, such as pharmacological analgesia, nutritional support and psychological support, is often used with the goal of prolonging the patient’s life and improving the quality of life as much as possible.