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Holistic Liver Cancer Care in the Heart of Bangkok

 

At Vejthani International Hospital, our multidisciplinary team combines advanced technology
personalized care, giving you the best path forward.
Liver Cancer. Caught Early, Treated Right.

Liver cancer is one of the most common cancers worldwide, and outcomes improve significantly with early, specialized care.
Whether you’ve just received a diagnosis or are seeking a second opinion, the right treatment team makes all the difference

At Vejthani, you won’t navigate this alone.

EXPERT CARE YOU CAN TRUST

WHY CHOOSE VEJTHANI

Multidisciplinary Team: Your case is reviewed by liver surgeons, oncologists, hepatologists, and radiologists, together, at every stage.

Advanced Treatment Technology: From robotic-assisted surgery to targeted therapies, we offer the full spectrum of liver cancer treatments under one roof.

International Standards: Vejthani Hospital is internationally accredited and experienced in caring for patients from across Asia, the Middle East, and beyond.

Dedicated International Patient Support: From your first inquiry to discharge and follow-up, our English-speaking coordinators handle every detail.

Risk Factors for Liver Cancer
  • Chronic Hepatitis B (HBV) or Hepatitis C (HCV) Infection
  • Liver Cirrhosis
  • Inherited Liver Diseases (e.g. Hemochromatosis or Wilson’s Disease)
  • Diabetes
  • Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD)
  • Exposure to Aflatoxins from Improperly Stored Grains or Nuts
  • Excessive Alcohol Consumption

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Early Signs of Liver Cancer

  • Unintentional weight loss
  • Nausea and vomiting
  • Loss of appetite
  • Fatigue
  • Pain in the upper abdomen
  • Swollen abdomen
  • Jaundice (yellowish discoloration of the skin and eyes)
  • Dark-colored urine
  • Pale/clay-colored stool

 

How Liver Cancer is Diagnosed

Accurate diagnosis is the first step toward effective treatment and better outcomes.

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Blood tests.

Liver function test to detect any abnormalities.

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Imaging tests.

Ultrasound, Computed Tomography (CT) Scan and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI).

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Biopsy.

A sample of liver tissue is taken for examination under a microscope to check for cancer.

 

Treatment Option

 





  • Surgery to remove the tumor. In some cases where the liver function test is normal and the tumor is still small, surgery is done to remove part of the liver where the cancer is located, as well as some healthy tissues around it..
  • Liver transplant surgery. The liver with cancer is removed and replaced with a new liver from a donor mostly done for those who are at an early stage.
    • Heating cancer cells (Radiofrequency ablation). Electric current is utilized to heat up and kill the cancer cells by radiofrequency ablation.

Ultrasound is used to guide the doctor and see the image where a thin needle will be inserted in the abdomen to reach for the tumor. The needle then applies heat into the tumor by electric current to destroy the cancer.

  • Freezing cancer cells (Cryoablation). The doctor uses a cryoprobe which is an instrument that contains liquid nitrogen with the assistance of an ultrasound imaging to apply extremely cold temperature into the liver cancer to destroy it.
  • Injecting alcohol into the tumor.  Pure alcohol is injected into the tumor to kill cancer cells by injecting it through the skin or directly into the liver during surgery.
  • Chemoembolization. A chemotherapy drug to counteract cancer is applied directly into the liver with cancer to destroy cancer cells.
  • Placing beads filled with radiation in the liver. Radiation may also be applied directly into the liver to kill cancer cells using small beads containing radiation.
  • Radiation therapy Cancer cells are targeted using X-rays and protons with strong energy beams to shrink the tumor. This treatment may be applied if other treatments are not effective or for advanced stage liver cancer to relieve symptoms. During this procedure, the patient will lie down on the table and a machine will target directly the part of the body that needs treatment. Another way of applying direct radiation into the cancer cells is by stereotactic radiotherapy which utilizes tiny radiation beams on a specific body part.
  • Targeted drug therapy blocks the specific abnormalities or genetic mutation of the cancer cells which will be tested for specific receptor within laboratory.
  • Immunotherapy uses the body’s own immune system to destroy cancer cells. Cancer cells produce proteins to disguise themselves so that the body’s own immunity wouldn’t attack them. Immunotherapy counteracts this disguise process of the tumor so that the body can fight the cancer cells. This therapy may be applied on advanced stage liver cancer.
  • Chemotherapy uses chemical medications to destroy cancer cells administered orally by the use of pills or intravenously. It may also be used sometimes for advanced-stage liver cancer.

 

Patient Stories

Our patient success stories l Huge Liver Cyst Removal
Mrs. Tin Nyo used to feel tightening and discomfort around her abdomen because of a large hepatic cyst making it very difficult for her to move forward, sit and stand. While the standard treatment is laparoscopic surgery, Dr. Jade Suphapol (HPB Surgeon) performed an open surgery to remove the whole cyst as Mrs. Nyo had already undergone multiple operations.
Patient Success Story Surgical Removal of Parasitic Liver Cyst
Mr. Karma Chhiring Gurung successfully underwent Hepatectomy at Vejthani Hospital. A large parasitic cyst on his right lobe of the liver was surgically removed by Dr. Jade Suphapol, Hepato-Pancreatic-Biliary (HPB) Surgeon at Vejthani GI Center. Mr. Gurung shared his personal account of the treatment with us! Doctor: Dr.Jade Suphapol

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