How long can an 80-year-old with advanced gallbladder cancer live

The survival time of 80-year-old patients with advanced gallbladder cancer varies from individual to individual, with an average survival of 3 to 6 months, but some patients can prolong their lives through proper treatment and care.

Advanced gallbladder cancer has usually spread to the liver, gastrointestinal tract, lymph nodes and other areas. The main goal of treatment is to relieve symptoms and improve quality of life. Common treatment methods include: first, palliative chemotherapy, such as gemcitabine combined with cisplatin, can reduce tumor progression and relieve pain; second, local radiotherapy, which can reduce the compression and discomfort caused by local tumors; third, symptomatic treatment, such as analgesics, anti-nausea drugs and nutritional support, to help patients relieve discomfort and maintain physical function. In clinical practice, biliary drainage can also be used to improve jaundice symptoms caused by elevated bilirubin.

Advanced gallbladder cancer has usually spread to the liver, gastrointestinal tract, lymph nodes and other areas. The main goal of treatment is to relieve symptoms and improve quality of life. Common treatment methods include: first, palliative chemotherapy, such as gemcitabine combined with cisplatin, can reduce tumor progression and relieve pain; second, local radiotherapy, which can reduce the compression and discomfort caused by local tumors; third, symptomatic treatment, such as analgesics, anti-nausea drugs and nutritional support, to help patients relieve discomfort and maintain physical function. In clinical practice, biliary drainage can also be used to improve jaundice symptoms caused by elevated bilirubin.

Family members should pay attention to the patient's emotional and psychological support and strengthen communication and companionship. In terms of diet, it is recommended to eat small meals frequently, strengthen nutritional intake, and choose easily digestible liquid or semi-liquid foods, such as oatmeal porridge, lean meat soup, and protein-rich soy milk; pay attention to prevent infection and avoid further damage to liver function. When patients experience severe symptoms or worsening complications, they need to contact a doctor immediately to adjust the treatment strategy to better improve the quality of life.