Liver cancer encompasses all tumors or cancers within the liver, and is the third commonest cancer in the world. Data in India is incomplete- 12,750 new patients are diagnosed every year, and this figure may be the tip of the iceberg.
Risk factors for liver cancer include:
Liver cancer usually has no obvious symptoms. Symptoms which may be caused by liver cancer include unexplained weight loss, lack of appetite, abdominal pain, increasing abdominal girth.
Dr Mathew Jacob, Senior Transplant Surgeon, BGS Global Hospitals warns that sudden jaundice (yellowness of the skin and eyes) or sudden deterioration in the overall condition of a patient with cirrhosis may be suspicious of liver cancer.
The best chance for patients who are at risk for liver cancer is regular surveillance so that cancers can be found early. Patients who have a liver disease that puts them at a high risk of developing liver cancer (such as hepatitis B or any form of cirrhosis) should undergo periodic screening tests.
How can one protect against liver cancer?
If I have been diagnosed to have liver cancer, what questions should I ask my doctor?
You and your family should have a clear understanding of the treatment plan.
Early cancers can be treated by surgical removal (resection), destruction of the individual tumors by targeted chemotherapy (TACE) or liver transplantation. Treatment depends on the liver’s condition, size, location, and number of tumors, the person’s age and overall health.
If you need more details and treatment, please reach the BGS Global Hospitals in India.
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