Liver Cancer | Medotilglobal Healthcare

Introduction

Liver cancer is a serious illness characterized by the outgrowth of cancerous cells in the liver. Primary liver cancer is cancer that is born in the liver, such as hepatitis, or hepatic carcinoma, secondarily, liver cancer can emerge from tumors in other bodies. One can develop cirrhosis if he or she has chronic hepatitis B or C, drinks a lot of alcohol, is obese or has been exposed to toxins such as aflatoxin.

The manifestation is usually rather vague and appears at a later stage and can cause abdominal pain, weight loss, jaundice and swelling. Its early detection is crucial but not quite easy since the early signs and symptoms may not be noticeable. Imaging, blood tests, and biopsies are the methods for diagnosing Alzheimer’s disease. The management depends on the stage and includes surgery, targeted therapy, immunotherapy and liver transplantation.

The probability of getting the disease can be minimized by immunization against hepatitis, practicing proper diet and exercise and early testing when signs of developing a disease are observed.

Cost Comparison

The cost of liver cancer treatment varies widely anywhere in the world, depending on the hospital, the stage of cancer, the type of treatment, the number of therapy sessions required, the patient’s overall health condition, post-operative complications and care, etc. The average cost of liver cancer in India is USD $11000.

But be assured as the cost of Liver cancer in India is just a fraction of developed nations.

Avg Cost of treatment - $11000
Maximum cost of treatment - $32000

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Factors affecting Cost of treatment

Type and Stage of Cancer

Early Stage vs. Advanced Stage: Early-stage treatments are simpler and less expensive.
Cancer Type: Costs vary for Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) and cholangiocarcinoma due to different treatment approaches.

Treatment Modalities

Surgery: Expenses vary for procedures like liver resection or transplantation.
Radiation Therapy: Advanced technologies like IMRT or CyberKnife are costlier.
Targeted Therapy/Immunotherapy: Drugs like Sorafenib can be expensive.
Chemotherapy: Costs depend on the specific drugs and treatment duration.
Ablative Therapies: Procedures like RFA and TACE have variable costs.
Liver Transplantation: Among the most expensive options, including comprehensive care before and after surgery.

Treatment options

Surgical Treatments

Liver Resection (Hepatectomy): Removes the area of the liver that has the malignancy; applicable for small cancerous tissue or for patients with good liver performance.
Liver Transplantation: Transplants diseased liver with a suitable donor liver and is usually done in certain conditions for example Milan criteria.

Local Ablative Therapies

Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA): Bakes cancer cells with heat good for small tumors and patients who cannot undergo surgery.
Microwave Ablation (MWA): Used to kill malignant tissue by use of microwaves; suits best for isolated tumor growths.
Cryoablation: Crysoses and ablates cancerous cells, prescribed at times.

Embolization Techniques

Transarterial Chemoembolization (TACE): Involves the administration of chemotherapy right at the site of the tumor through supply vessels in combination with embolization that cuts off supply to the tumor.
Transarterial Radioembolization (TARE): Includes using radioactive beads to selectively settle in cancerous tissues in the liver following infusion into the hepatic arterial area.

Systemic Therapies

Targeted Therapy: Sorafenib and lenvatinib belong to kinase inhibitors which prevent or reverse cancer cell proliferation by affecting key protein in tumor process.
Immunotherapy: Others, like nivolumab and pembrolizumab are immune check-point inhibitors that act to boost the immune system in its fight against cancer.

Radiation Therapy

Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy (SBRT): Takes narrow beam of radiation to the tumor and the surrounding normal tissues are generally not affected.
For primary malignant tumors that cannot be operated upon or in case of a tumor that is to be operated on but has to be first reduced in size.

Chemotherapy

Less often applied to the liver cancer; however, can be employed in the case when other treatments are not applicable.

Palliative Care

Concerned with symptom control, patient functioning and supporting patients who have liver cancer in its terminal stages.

Clinical Trials

Provide an opportunity or give access to treatment that is still in the experimental loop for instance new drugs, new drug combinations or new genes.
It is based on cancer stage, liver function and the patient’s general state which allows for individual approaches to the treatment.

How Medotil Global Assists International Patients

Medical Visa Assistance

Guides patients through the process of obtaining a medical visa for India.
Provides necessary documentation support, such as invitation letters from hospitals.

Accommodation Arrangements

Helps secure comfortable and affordable lodging near treatment centers.
Offers a range of options, including guest houses, hotels, or serviced apartments.

Food Services

Assists in arranging dietary preferences, including international cuisines and special diets for medical needs.

Transportation Support

Provides airport pickup and drop-off services.
Offers reliable transportation for hospital visits and local travel.

Hospital and Doctor Selection

Recommends top hospitals and connects patients with experienced specialists in their specific condition.
Ensures access to advanced medical treatments and technology.

Tourism Services

rganizes visits to famous tourist attractions like the Taj Mahal, Jaipur, Kerala, and other cultural landmarks.
Tailors travel plans based on patient preferences and recovery needs.