What are the ways to prevent bile duct cancer

Cholangiocarcinoma is known as the "king of cancers" and its incidence has been on the rise recently. Most of the patients are diagnosed in the middle and late stages, and the treatment is difficult. The surgical cure rate is low, and there are surgical complications. The 5-year survival rate after surgery is low. It can be said to be a very dangerous cancer. Therefore, we should pay attention to the prevention of this disease. Let's learn about the ways to prevent cholangiocarcinoma.

Cholangiocarcinoma refers to a malignant tumor of the extrahepatic bile duct that originates from the junction of the left and right hepatic ducts to the lower end of the common bile duct. Although this disease is uncommon, it is extremely dangerous. Prevention of this type of disease is urgent. Everything must be done in a proper way to achieve good results, and this is also true for cholangiocarcinoma.

Prevention of biliary tumors should focus on early treatment of closely related diseases and precancerous lesions. Non-invasive B-ultrasound should be used as a basic means of screening for diseases in this department.

The cause of bile duct cancer is still unclear, and its relationship with cholelithiasis is not as close as that with gallbladder cancer. Therefore, there is a lack of effective methods for the primary prevention of bile duct cancer. The main methods are the prevention and treatment of hepatobiliary stones and regular systematic health checks.

Understand the related symptoms: To prevent this disease, you need to understand some of its related symptoms, such as: abdominal discomfort, stomach pain, nausea, ascites, and enlarged gallbladder. Once discovered, you should pay attention to it, seek medical attention as soon as possible, and make further diagnosis and treatment to prevent it from happening.

Regular physical examinations: People over 40 years old, especially women, should undergo regular B-ultrasound examinations. If cholecystitis, gallstones or polyps are found, follow-up examinations should be conducted. If any changes in the condition are found, treatment should be initiated as soon as possible.

Pay attention to diet: Develop good eating habits, avoid spicy food, eat less greasy food, and do not drink strong alcohol.

Good attitude: Maintaining a good attitude is the most effective medicine for preventing any disease, so maintaining a happy mental state is also very beneficial.

Confirmatory examination: Patients with obstructive jaundice should be highly alert to the possibility of bile duct cancer after excluding diseases such as cholelithiasis, hepatitis, and cirrhosis. On the basis of detailed medical history and comprehensive physical examination, B-ultrasound, CT, PTC, and ERCP examinations should be performed as soon as possible. That is, further examination and diagnosis should be performed on the possible causes of bile duct cancer. If there are any inflammations, symptoms, surgical history, or contact with objects related to the cause of the disease, medical diagnosis should be sought as soon as possible to ensure early detection, early diagnosis, and early treatment to eliminate hidden dangers.