Kim Jeong-tae: "8-hour liver cancer surgery.. 30% of liver removed" [With Dad] [★Night T View]

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'Dad and Me' Kim Jeong-tae spoke about his battle with liver cancer.

On the 29th episode of TV Chosun's 'Dad and Me Season 3', scenes of Kim Jeong-tae visiting a hospital with his wife were shown.

That day, Kim Jeong-tae underwent blood tests and CT scans for a checkup. Kim Jeong-tae said, "My family has a weak liver. That's why I had liver cancer surgery. The cancer was diagnosed around October 2018, and I had surgery in November of that year."

Kim Jeong-tae recalled, "I was filming a drama at the time, but my body felt strange. A blood test showed my liver function was 900, while the normal range is 30 to 40. I had a bad feeling. The surgery was difficult. Normally, it should take about three hours, but it took around eight hours."

Kim Jeong-tae's wife then added, "It seems they removed 30% of his liver. The location was so unfavorable that I had to quit all my work mid-stream and focus on recovery. I am a carrier of hepatitis B due to maternal inheritance, so there is no cure. Since it is not a disease that can be completely cured, I continue to undergo follow-up examinations to prevent it from getting worse."

Kim Jeong-tae also said, "There is still no cure, so I need to manage it," while continuing to take medication.

Kim Jeong-tae's attending physician explained his liver health: "During the last checkup, his liver function levels were slightly elevated. There is still tissue inside that can produce tumors. Since they can develop at any time, we have been blocking them with embolization drugs five times from 2021 to 2025. Embolization drugs are not permanent. They will eventually wear off, and the tumor response at that time is crucial. The reason for consistent checkups is to observe whether new tumors are forming, which is the most important factor."

The physician continued, "If the drugs wear off, we can continue administering them, but if control is lost, cutting out the tumor is another option. If it keeps recurring and cannot be managed with standard treatments, the only remaining option is to remove part of the liver. We are always considering the final stage of treatment." This left the Kim Jeong-tae couple feeling conflicted.

Fortunately, Kim Jeong-tae's current condition is not problematic. The attending physician stated, "There are no issues with the results of this checkup. We have no choice but to conduct regular observations. While we cannot prevent it entirely, his liver function levels are fortunately normal. It is important to exercise consistently and avoid gaining weight."

Kim Jeong-tae said, "It seems exercise is key. I have significantly reduced my carbohydrate intake, and I feel my body has become slimmer and much healthier. My condition is good."

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