- Liver Cancer Treatment
Liver cancer occurs when abnormal cells grow uncontrollably in the liver. The most common type is hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). Liver cancer often develops in people with chronic liver diseases such as hepatitis B, hepatitis C, or liver cirrhosis caused by long-term alcohol consumption.
Symptoms of liver cancer may include abdominal pain, swelling in the abdomen, unexplained weight loss, loss of appetite, fatigue, nausea, and yellowing of the skin and eyes (jaundice).
Doctors diagnose liver cancer using imaging tests such as ultrasound, CT scans, MRI, and blood tests including alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) levels. A biopsy may also be performed in certain cases.
Treatment depends on the stage of cancer and the overall health of the liver. Surgery to remove the tumor is often recommended for early-stage liver cancer. In some cases, liver transplantation may be performed, replacing the diseased liver with a healthy donor liver.
Other treatment options include radiofrequency ablation, transarterial chemoembolization (TACE), targeted therapy, immunotherapy, and radiation therapy.
Early detection and specialized treatment can significantly improve survival outcomes for patients with liver cancer.