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Medical experts emphasize organ function and tumor location in cancer treatment
Medical experts emphasize that for both liver and brain tumors, the location and the patient's physiological state are often more critical than the tumor's size or its classification as benign or malignant.
In liver cancer treatment, preserving residual liver function is as vital as removing the tumor itself. Patients with sufficient liver function have broader treatment options, such as surgery or ablation, whereas those with impaired function may require liver transplants or embolization. Experts recommend multidisciplinary care involving various departments to improve five-year survival rates.
Regarding brain tumors, even benign growths can pose severe risks if they compress vital nerves or blood vessels. Symptoms vary by location, ranging from headaches and vision impairment to paralysis or speech disorders. While surgery remains a primary treatment, minimally invasive endoscopic techniques and radiation therapies like Gamma Knife are utilized depending on the tumor's characteristics and the patient's condition.
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Kyung Hee University Hospital at Gangdong · Lim Seung-hoon · Ryu Dam · Soonchunhyang University Seoul Hospital