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- 80% of cases are from cirrhosis of the liverAmerican Liver Foundation: Liver Cancer
- Cirrhosis usually is the result of alcohol abuse and Hepatitis C
- May be primary, starting in the liver, or secondary, metastasized from another cancer
- Obesity, smoking and Hepititis B increase the risk
- Associated with the use of testosterone to build muscleAmerican Liver Foundation: Liver Cancer
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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.
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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-
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Liver Cancer Questions
What are the rates of cancer in China verses the US? 1 Answerhttp://caonline.amcancersoc.org/cgi/content/full/55/2/74 This is one of the best links I could find pertaining to global cancer statistics. http://caonline.amc... read more
What is a liver cancer? 1 AnswerLiver cancer (hepatocellular carcinoma) is a cancer arising from the liver. It is also known as primary liver cancer or hepatoma. The liver is made up of differ... read more
How do you know if you have any liver problem? 3 AnswersGo to your doctor. However, these are the signs and symptoms from the Mayo clinic: * Discolored skin and eyes that appear yellowish * Abdominal pain and... read more
Do phenols prevent cancer or cure cancer? 1 AnswerActually, the polyphenols like EGCG (a compount found in green tea) are the type of phenols that have been linked to disease prevention. In particular, EGCG ha... read more
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Today: Mr. Samak Sundaravej （サマック・スントラウェート - タイの政治家。）dead of liver cancer （肝臓癌）. R.I.P.
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Co-worker told me a story today about her uncle. He's 55, has liver cancer, and isn't insured.
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Former [Thai] PM Samak dies of cancer: Former prime minister Samak Sundaravej died of liver cancer on Tuesday m.. http://bit.ly/5NciJc
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My aunt is dying of liver cancer right now and i feel like its my fault. #fact
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RT @stcom: Former Thai PM Samak Sundaravej has died of liver cancer at age 74 #news http://is.gd/52gW8
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