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Can Fatty Liver Turn Into Cancer: Doctors in Delhi have set an important example by successfully treating liver cancer in an elderly patient. The 72-year-old patient was treated through a minimally invasive, non-surgical angiographic procedure without any open surgery or general anesthesia. According to doctors, the patient’s liver condition was very poor, due to which he was considered high-risk and declared ineligible for surgery.
This patient, who reached Delhi from Srinagar, was diagnosed with early stage hepatocellular carcinoma, i.e. liver cancer. Investigation revealed that there was a large tumor of about 8 cm in the liver and he also had advanced liver cirrhosis. Doctors confirmed that the cancer developed from long-standing fatty liver disease, which often progresses without any symptoms in the early stages.
the patient has no idea
Doctors told that the patient did not consume alcohol and was fit for his age. However, years of unbalanced eating habits, which included excessive consumption of junk food and unprocessed food, led to the problem of fatty liver. Over time this condition became serious and eventually turned into cancer, causing permanent damage to the liver.
Ignoring symptoms is dangerous
After this combined procedure which lasted for about three hours, the patient was discharged from the hospital within three days. She said that she never knew that fatty liver could turn into cancer. This treatment without surgery has given him a new life. According to doctors, the liver is a “silent organ” that does not give signals until the damage becomes severe. Therefore, ignoring liver related problems can be dangerous and timely testing is the biggest way to save life.
What do experts say
Dr. Sanket Mehta, Surgical Oncologist, SSO Cancer Center, said in his video that “People often take fatty liver lightly, but when it increases, it can cause permanent damage to the liver and can even cause cancer. This case showed that fatty liver disease, which is just related to lifestyle, can also lead to cirrhosis and cancer.” They say that its cases are increasing rapidly in India because we do not pay much attention to diabetes, obesity and diet. They say that if it is detected early, it can be stopped.
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Disclaimer: This information is based on research studies and expert opinion. Do not consider this as a substitute for medical advice. Before adopting any new activity or exercise, please consult your doctor or relevant specialist.
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