LIVER CANCER

What is Liver Cancer?

Liver cancers are malignant tumors that grow on the surface or inside the liver. Liver tumors are discovered on medical imaging equipment (often by incident) or present themselves symptomatically as an abdominal mass, abdominal pain, jaundice, nausea or liver dysfunction.  Liver cancers should not be confused with liver metastases, which are cancers that originate from organs elsewhere in the body and migrate to the liver.

Risk Factors of Liver Cancer

Chronic Hepatitis B infection can lead to liver cancer, Sex: Men are more likely than woman to have liver cancer, Liver cancer tends to occur at a younger age – between 20 and 50, Cirrhosis, and excessive alcohol consumption.

Symptoms of Liver Cancer

Symptoms are as follows: Sweating, jaundice, abdominal pain, weight loss, hepatomegaly, abdominal mass, emesis, anemia, back pain, itching, and fever.

Diagnosis of Liver Cancer

An ultrasonographic examination or CT scan with or without contrast of the liver is an excellent screening tool. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) can also provide detailed information. Biopsy gives the most accurate diagnosis.

Treatment Options for Liver Cancer at FROS Radiation Oncology Cyberknife Center: