Liver Cancer Health Feed

Who is at risk?
All patients having cirrhosis.
It happens in non cirrhotics too.

What causes of cirrhosis commonly lead to hcc?
Hepatitis b related cirrhosis (most likely), hepatitis c, alcoholic cirrhosis, nash.

Is liver cancer curable?
Yes if diagnosed at an early stage.

Is there any treatment option for advanced hcc?
Yes there are options which can prolong the survival.

How to screen?
All cirrhotics need to get and ultrasound once a ...more

Liver cancer (hepatocellular carcinoma) most commonly affects patients with cirrhosis.

Can even occur in non cirrhotics.

More common in males.

Most commonly occurs in cirrhosis due to hepatitis b virus.

Other causes of cirrhosis that commonly lead to hepatocellular carcinoma (hcc)- hepatitis c virus, alcohol associated, non alcoholic fatty liver.

Is hcc curable?
Yes if detected at at early stage treatment options do exist.

If a patient i...more

Liver is a very important organ of your body. It is also the largest internal organ. Liver plays a pivotal role in food digestion, iron metabolism, regulation of blood clotting and removal of toxins from your body. Liver problems refer to the disruption of liver functions. There are various liver problems and diseases that you may encounter. Some of the liver problems are as follows:

Hepatitis A, B, C, D, E
Liver cirrhosis.
Fatty liver
Liver cancer
Wilson disease
Jau...more

Long-term alcohol use has been linked to an increased risk of liver cancer. Regular, heavy alcohol use can damage the liver, leading to inflammation and scarring. Alcohol can also raise estrogen levels in the body, which may explain some of the increased risk. Please do connect with over a call so that I can guide you and provide you more information for this.

The liver is a critical organ as it plays a vital role in body metabolism and digestion. Liver diseases are a challenge for medical professionals, as often, these symptoms are not obvious until the disease has progressed to quite an advanced stage. In most cases, diagnosis in the early stage is very difficult, which can help in early intervention and disease arrest. It is not just the disease, but the causes and treatment of liver cancer are also surrounded by myths.

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Fir get your gastric analysis test along with cbc lft usg endoscopy done and forward the reports reviewing the same will direct further way forward.

A test that measures the level of a protein produced by the liver called alpha fetoprotein (afp) can indicate that you have fibrolamellar-hepatocellular carcinoma
which treatment is best for you will depend on the size and location of your hepatocellular carcinoma, how well your liver is functioning, and your overall health. Hepatocellular carcinoma treatments include: 1. Surgery. Surgery to remove the cancer and a margin of healthy tissue that surrounds it may be an option for people with e...more

Jaundice is a medical condition, which is characterized by the yellow coloring of the skin and eyes. It generally occurs when there is an excess of bilirubin in your system. Bilirubin is a yellow pigment formed in the liver by the breakdown of red blood cells. It normally gets discharged by the liver along with other dead red blood cells. So if you are suffering from jaundice, it usually indicates that you have some serious problems regarding the functioning of your liver, pancreas, or gallbladd...more

Is your mother’s mastectomy done for cancer. If yes than you have to rule out spread of cancer to liver. Get a CT scan or PET scan done which will confirm it.

Hello Lybrate-user.
They are just good source of protein.
And jaggery has some good amount of iron.
But it does not have much benefit of specific diseases.
Not like any medicine.