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Liver Cancer Treatment
Liver is placed right below the right lung and is the largest organ of human body which performs vital detoxification roles. The tumors that originate in the liver are called as Liver cancer or Hepatic cancers. The most common type of liver cancer is hepatocellular carcinoma.
SYMPTOMS
- Jaundice
- General itching
- Back and abdominal pain
- Hepatomegaly
- Unexplained weight loss
- Nausea and vomiting
DIAGNOSIS
- Biopsy
- Blood test
- MRI
- CT Scan
AVAILABLE TREATMENTS IN INDIA:
- Surgery – In case of a surgery, a small portion containing the tumor is removed surgically.
- Liver Transplant – The medical team can go for this option only when the tumor is less than 5 cm because tumors larger than that have a high risk of coming back.
- Ablative Therapy – Ablative therapy is basically a process wherein the substances are injected in the liver directly.
- Chemotherapy – It is a procedure in which drugs and chemicals are used to treat cancer.
- Radiotherapy – In case of radiotherapy, high energy gamma rays are used to kill or slow down the cancer cells.
