سرطان الكبد (Liver cancer)

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Liver Cancer

 

On this page, you will find everything you need to know about liver cancer.

What is liver cancer?

Liver cancer is a rare disease that begins in the liver when cells grow uncontrollably. The severity of the disease is determined by its size and extent of spread.

What are the symptoms of liver cancer?

Symptoms vary from person to person and may differ in severity depending on the location and size of the cancer.

  • Symptoms of liver cancer can include:
  • Yellowing of the eyes.
  • Itchy skin.
  • Dark-colored urine, darkerthan usual.
  • Loss of appetite or unintentional weight loss.
  • Feeling tired or lacking energy.
  • A lump on the right side of the abdomen.
  • Pain in the upper right side of the abdomen or right shoulder.
  • Indigestion symptoms, such as feeling full quickly when eating.

Severe abdominal swelling unrelated to food intake.

What are the causes of liver cancer?

  • Anyone can develop primary liver cancer, but it is rare. It is not always clear why it occurs. The likelihood of developing it may increase in the following cases:
  • Age over 60 years.
  • Men are more likely to develop it than women.
  • Having medical conditions such as:
  • Cirrhosis or liver failure.
  • Liver infectionsdue toalcohol consumption.
  • Hepatitis infections, especially untreated Hepatitis C.

A family history of primary liver cancer.

What are the diagnostic methods?:

  • The doctor takes a medical history and performs a physical examination. They may also request additional procedures as needed, such as:
  • Laboratory tests, such as a blood sample analysis.
  • Ultrasound examination.
  • CT scan.
  • MRI.

Liver biopsy.

What are the treatment methods for liver cancer?

  • Treatment may involve multiple procedures,as needed, and may include:
  • Surgery: If liver cancer is detected early, is small, and hasn’t spreadyet, the patient might undergo surgery to remove it. Surgery may involve removing part or all of the liver or the entire liver. Ifthe entire liver is removed, a liver transplant will be necessary.
  • Chemotherapy: Chemotherapy drugs are used to destroy cancer cells. For liver cancer, chemotherapy is usuallydelivered into the cancer’s blood vessels (chemoembolization) to stop the growth of the cancer.SIRT).

Radiation therapy: Radiation therapy uses radiation to kill cancer cells. Sometimes a type of radiation therapy called selective internal radiation therapy (SIRT) is used to treat liver cancer.

  • What are the preventive methods for liver cancer?

Vaccination against and treatment for viral hepatitis infections.

  • You can reduce the risk of liver cancer in the following ways:
  • Maintain aBhealthyBweight.
  • Vaccinate against Hepatitis B. The Hepatitis B vaccine is recommended for all infants at birth and adults who may be at increased risk.
  • Obtain medical care if you have Hepatitis C.
  • Do not smoke, or quit if you currently do.

Avoid alcohol consumption.

What are the complications of liver cancer?

  • Some complications that may appear in the patient include:
  • Discomfort in the upper abdomen.
  • Abdominal swelling accompaniedby weight loss.
  • Fever, loss of appetite,and early satiety.
  • Diarrhea and other symptoms.

Hepatocellular carcinoma.

When should you see a doctor?

  • If you experience any of the following symptoms:
  • Yellowing of the whites of the eyes.
  • Itchy skin.
  • Dark urine and paler stools than usual.
  • Loss of appetite or unintentional weight loss.
  • Feeling tired or lacking energy.

 

A lump on the right side of the abdomen.

Frequently Asked Questions

I have noticed a yellowing of my eyes and skin. Does this mean I have liver cancer?

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