Liver Cancer
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Liver cancer is an uncontrolled growth of malignant cells in the liver.
Causes
The causes are not clear but some of the common risk factors include:
Excessive consumption of alcohol
Hepatitis B and C infections
Liver cirrhosis
Chronic liver diseases
Symptoms
Symptoms may not be present in the initial stages. In the later stages they include:
Abdominal pain especially on the right side
Bloating
Nausea or vomiting
Appetite loss
Weight loss
Fatigue
Jaundice
Fever
Treatment
Liver cancer can be cured only if detected early. Treatment depends on the patient and stage of cancer. It may include: mother of the bride wears in coral
Surgery to remove the affected part of the liver
Liver transplant when cancer has not spread beyond the liver
Chemotherapy to shrink the tumor
Hyperthermia therapy to kill cancer cells through heat
Cryotherapy to kill cancer cells through extreme cold temperature
Prevention
There is no way to prevent liver cancer but risk can be reduced by avoiding the risk factors.