Actor Kim Jeong-tae conveyed that he is undergoing lifelong management, carrying the possibility of recurrence even after liver cancer surgery.
On the 29th, footage of Kim Jeong-tae visiting a hospital for a health checkup was revealed on TV CHOSUN's 'Dad and I'.
That day, Kim Jeong-tae said in an interview, "My liver was weak so I had surgery, and I suffered cirrhosis three times in the past." He then recalled the time of his 2018 liver cancer diagnosis, "While filming a drama I felt something was wrong and had a blood test; the normal value is 30–40 but it came out as 900," he confessed.
In particular, Kim Jeong-tae also explained why complete recovery is difficult. He said, "Because I am a carrier of hepatitis B due to maternal inheritance, there is no cure," and said, "With ordinary cancers surgery can sometimes be the end, but even if my tumor is removed it is highly likely to recur." In fact, he is still undergoing regular follow-up tests and medication to prevent recurrence.
The attending physician also explained, "The past liver cancer tumor was located in the center of the liver and about 30% was resected," and added, "Hepatitis B carriers have a possibility of cancer cells reappearing and require continuous management." He went on to say, "If the condition worsens, additional resection surgery or transarterial chemoembolization should be considered, and ultimately a liver transplant may need to be considered."
Fortunately, embolization treatment is currently working well, and liver levels are reported to have recovered to near normal. Despite major surgery and the risk of recurrence, Kim Jeong-tae's condition, maintained through steady management, has drawn sympathy and support.
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