Late-stage liver cancer vomiting is what symptom?

Written by Sun Ming Yue

Medical Oncology

Updated on April 15, 2025

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Patients with advanced liver cancer have no signs before vomiting. If patients with advanced liver cancer experience vomiting, it is often accompanied by other symptoms. For example, some patients may experience diarrhea and body wasting due to loss of appetite, and the nature of the vomiting can vary. Some may vomit food, while others may vomit blood. If the vomit contains blood, it is urgent to consult a doctor promptly for targeted prevention and treatment.

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Is the alpha-fetoprotein high in the early stage of liver cancer?

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