'Don't rescue me'! A 65-year-old man with advanced liver cancer refused surgery and chemotherapy and left with dignity

The 65-year-old Lao Du has lived a very comfortable life after retirement. He plays cards, fishes, or goes out for a walk with his wife. His son has also married, and he has two lovely grandsons and granddaughters. Joy, unfortunately, the good times did not last long. During a physical examination, Lao Du was diagnosed with liver cancer.

One day, Lao Du suddenly developed a fever for no reason. "Old stubborn" was unwilling to go to the hospital to support him at home. After a few days, he developed coma symptoms. After being sent to the hospital for emergency treatment by 120, he was given a critical illness notice that day. , Unexpectedly, after the three-day emergency room stay, Lao Du regained his former spirit, and shouted that he was going to be discharged on the same day.

When I returned home, I lived like a normal life. Suddenly, one month later, my body was not as good as the other day. I was admitted to the hospital again. The final result was still stubborn .

With tears in his eyes, his son said to him, "Even if we do our best, we will prolong your life, Dad, we don't want to see you leave so soon."

Lao Du told his son and his wife that he saw a patient with liver cancer after surgery in the same ward . to sustain life . This kind of life is not a ghost or a ghost? And most of the time in a semi-conscious state, what's the point of living like this?

After more than ten days, Lao Du really passed away peacefully and walked away easily. This is the greatest relief for the old man! It should be the most sensible choice for him to leave with dignity and dignity without adding any burden to the family.

Is it necessary to continue treatment for advanced cancer?

Cancer is always associated with "death". When people see that they have cancer, they will have a feeling of despair. Some people even believe that cancer is the god of death. Once diagnosed with cancer, a series of treatment measures such as surgery and radiotherapy are required.

Especially when "advanced cancer" is found, patients and their families are often caught in a dilemma. Some people think that they should continue treatment and try various methods, hoping to prolong their survival, while others want to give up treatment and go home. Go the last way.

Whether chemotherapy is necessary for advanced liver cancer depends on a number of factors. The first is the patient's constitution . Patients with advanced liver cancer are often malnourished and lose weight. Chemotherapy will also cause certain damage to the body. Do not use chemotherapy because it may cause abnormal conditions in the body.

Advanced liver cancer also depends on whether the tumor is sensitive to chemotherapy drugs. If it is not sensitive, it is recommended not to continue chemotherapy. If it is extremely sensitive, good results can be achieved and the tumor can be effectively controlled.

If you choose treatment, you must also consider many factors. The cost of treatment for advanced liver cancer ranges from tens of thousands to hundreds of thousands, depending on the patient's physical condition and the economic status of the family.

All in all, the treatment of advanced liver cancer should weigh the pros and cons and make a comprehensive analysis, not only to prolong the patient's survival period and ensure the quality of life, but also to consider the actual situation of the patient's family.