In order to probe the new approach of two - step excision of massive liver carcinoma. For the 1st step

the chemotherapy was modified as whole liver moving strip - field radiation

miniature technique and segmental chemotherapy

with a total radio amount of 50 - 60 G was applied

added with TCM therapy for strengthening the spleen. 3 - 4 weeks after the 1st step

the 2nd step began for operation. In 10 cases of liver cancer receiving pre - operative chemotherapy plus Chinese medicine the maximal diameter of the mass shrank from 11 - 15 cm to 6 -8 cm

with a 2 -cm focus at the portal lymph nodes under CT exam

and some satellite focus at the portal lymph nodes under CT exam

and some satellite foci 1 - 3 cm

each 1 case. After chemotherapy the lesion disappeared. Another negative AFP case was found to have survivalcancer - cells. There were no fated case due to operation and severe postoperative complications.