Liver cancer

The liver is the largest organ of the human body. It helps process food and removes toxins from the body. Liver cancer also referred to as hepatic cancer, starts in the liver cells and is the 6th most prevalent cancer worldwide. 

The disease emerges when the natural cell growth process is disrupted, causing uncontrolled tumor formation in the liver. These cancerous cells have the potential to spread to other body parts. Liver cancer symptoms do not show any symptoms in the early stages. Common symptoms include unexplained weight loss, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, jaundice, and fatigue.

Typically found in older individuals, liver cancer is more common in men and is linked to various risk factors like chronic smoking, obesity, pre-existing liver conditions, excessive alcohol consumption, and specific genetic predispositions.

Treatment options for liver cancer vary based on its stage and extent. They include surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, targeted therapy, immunotherapy, or a combination thereof.