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Liver Cancer |
Hepatocellular Carcinoma |
Adult primary liver cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the liver. The liver is one of the largest organs in the body, filling the upper right side of the abdomen inside the rib cage. It has two parts, a right lobe and a smaller left lobe. The liver has many important functions, including: Filtering harmful substances from the blood so they can be passed from the body in stools and urine. Making bile to help digest fats from food. Storing glycogen (sugar), which the body uses for energy.
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Liver Cancer Symptoms1-2 of 4 more...
Signs and symptoms
... Most people don''t have signs and symptoms in the early stages of liver cancer, which means the disease may not be detected until it''s quite advanced. When symptoms do appear, they may include some o...
Source: MayoClinic
Causes ... Weighing between 3 and 4 pounds and about the size of a football, your liver is the largest internal organ in your body. It''s located in the upper right portion of your abdomen, beneath your diaphrag...
Source: MayoClinic
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Prevention
... In many cases it''s not possible to prevent the spread of cancer from another site to the liver. And it may not always be possible to prevent primary liver cancer. But you can greatly reduce your risk...
Source: MayoClinic
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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
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Coping skills
... Learning you have any life-threatening illness can be devastating. But coping with a diagnosis of liver cancer can be especially difficult. The more advanced the disease when it''s discovered, the les...
Source: MayoClinic
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Adult Primary Liver Cancer
... Adult primary liver cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the liver. The liver is one of the largest organs in the body, filling the upper right side of the abdo...
Source: Cleveland Clinic
Childhood Liver Cancer ... What is childhood liver cancer? Childhood liver cancer, also called hepatoma, is a rare disease in which cancer (malignant) cells are found in the tissues of your child''s liver. The liver is one of t...
Source: Cleveland Clinic
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Liver Cancer Articles
- Adult Primary Liver Cancer Treatment
... Recurrent adult primary liver cancer is cancer that has recurred (come back) after it has been treated. The cancer may come back in the liver or in other parts of the body. The PDQ cancer information ... - Cáncer ovárico: preguntas y respuestas
... ¿Qué es el cáncer ovárico? El cáncer ovárico es el cáncer que se origina en los ovarios, el par de órganos reproductores femeninos localizados en la pelvis. Los ovarios tienen dos funciones: producir ... - Care for Children and Adolescents With Cancer: Questions and Answers
... Key Points Children's cancer centers are hospitals or units in hospitals that specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer in children and adolescents (see Question 1). Several groups have ... - Childhood Liver Cancer Treatment
... Recurrent childhood liver cancer is cancer that has recurred (come back) after it has been treated. The cancer may come back in the liver or in other parts of the body. Treatment of recurrent hepatobl... - Cryosurgery in Cancer Treatment: Questions and Answers
... Key Points Cryosurgery is a technique for freezing and killing abnormal cells. It is used to treat some kinds of cancer and some precancerous or noncancerous conditions, and can be used both inside th... - Hepatocellular (Liver) Cancer Screening
... Hepatocellular cancer is cancer that arises in the liver rather than cancer that has spread to the liver from another organ in the body. The liver is one of the largest organs in the body, filling the... - Heterocyclic Amines in Cooked Meats
... Research has shown that cooking certain meats at high temperatures creates chemicals that are not present in uncooked meats. A few of these chemicals may increase cancer risk. For example, heterocycli... - Interpreting Laboratory Test Results
... A laboratory test is a medical procedure in which a sample of blood, urine, or other tissues or substances in the body is checked for certain features. Such tests are often used as part of a routine c... - Liver Biopsy
... The digestive system In a liver biopsy (BYE-op-see), the physician examines a small piece of tissue from your liver for signs of damage or disease. A special needle is used to remove the tissue from t... - Metastasis Gene May Be Useful for Diagnosis and Treatment of Liver Cancer
... By analyzing the genes that are active in tumor cells, scientists may be able to predict whether the most common form of liver cancer, hepatocellular carcinoma, is likely to spread from its original s...
Resources
- Adult Primary Liver Cancer (Cleveland Clinic)
- Adult Primary Liver Cancer (PDQ): Treatment (National Cancer Institute)
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