Liver Cancer

  • Liver cancer is often linked to cirrhosis of the liver but may occur without it. The liver removes the toxins from the body. Cirrhosis is a scarring of the liver that is strongly associated with alcohol abuse.
  • Symptoms

    The symptoms of liver cancer often do not develop until the later stages of the cancer. Common symptoms include jaundice, fatigue, nausea, weight loss and pain in the upper right abdomen or right shoulder.
  • Treatment

    Liver cancer is treated based on the condition of the liver, the health of the individual and whether the cancer has spread to other parts of the body. It can be treated with radiation therapy, chemotherapy, surgery and a liver transplant.
  • United States Statistics

    There are an estimated 21,370 new cases of liver cancer and 18,410 deaths for 2008.National Cancer Institute: Liver Cancer
  • Disclaimer

    The content in this page is not a substitute for professional medical advice. If you think you have liver cancer, please make sure to consult your doctor.

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