Liver Cancer
It is also known as Hepatocellular carcinoma. It
is usually rare in the US.
SYMPTOMS:
The individual shows yellowish tone of the skin, bloating, easy bruising, anorexia, weight loss, abdominal pain, vomiting, weakness and nausea.
DIAGNOSIS:
USG is
done firstly. It is suspected in people having hepatitis B or C and cirrhosis.
CT and MRI are also done. Biopsy is also conducted.
TREATMENT:
It can
be managed by liver transplant, Sorafenib, surgical resection, TACE, RFA, SIRT,
PIE, HIFU, Hormonal therapy, adjuvant chemotherapy and cryosurgery.
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