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Liver Cancer Treatments and Therapies |
Hepatocellular Carcinoma |
Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC, also called hepatoma) is a primary malignancy (cancer) of the liver. Most cases of HCC are secondary to either hepatitis infection (usually hepatitis B or C) or cirrhosis (alcoholism being the most common cause of hepatic cirrhosis). In countries where hepatitis is not endemic, most malignant cancers in the liver are not primary HCC but metastasis (spread) of cancer from elsewhere in the body, e.g. the colon. Treatment options of HCC and prognosis are dependen ...
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Liver Transplantation
... The liver is the body''s largest internal organ, weighing about 3 pounds in adults. It is located below the diaphragm on the right side of the abdomen. The liver performs many complex functions in the...
Source: Cleveland Clinic
Complications ... People with liver cancer may sometimes experience the following complications: Liver failure. This occurs when the liver is no longer able to function adequately. It usually develops when there is ext...
Source: MayoClinic
Treatment ... Treatments for primary liver cancer depend on the extent (stage) of the disease as well as your age, overall health, feelings and personal preferences. Discuss all of your options carefully with your ...
Source: MayoClinic
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Resources
- Adult Primary Liver Cancer (Cleveland Clinic)
- Adult Primary Liver Cancer (PDQ): Treatment (National Cancer Institute)
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