Do you know? About 6,00000 People Dies From Liver Cancer in Every Year

Liver cancer is an uncommon type of cancer, constituting to less than 2 % of all cancer cases.  Although there are many types of cancers that affects the liver, only those that originates in the liver cells are considered as liver cancer. The other types are of cancer are those that spreads to the liver from other organs. They are named as metastatic or secondary cancer.

Liver is a significant organ in our body contributing to the breaking down of food and absorption of nutrients with the production of bile. It also helps in cleaning up of toxins, metabolism and the production of blood clotting proteins.
Cancer, irrespective of its form is considered with a lot of fear, given its vicious death rate. However, with proper and early detection and treatment from a qualified and skilled doctor, it is treatable. Dr.NP Kamalesh, who is the best gastrointestinal and laparoscopic surgeon in cochin has a proven track record in identifying and treatment of wide range of gastrointestinal disorders, including liver cancer.

Symptoms of Liver Cancer
Liver cancer does not usually manifest any symptoms in its initial stages. However some of the symptoms associated with liver cancer are as follows: -

• Loss of appetite
• Unintentional and unexplained weightloss
• Nausea or vomiting
• Pain in the upper abdomen
• Abdominal swelling
• Increased tiredness and fatigue
• Jaundice like discoloration and appearance in eyes and skin
• Chalky, white stools

Causes of Liver Cancer
Liver cancer is known to develop when the liver cells undergo changes in their DNA. This causes them to multiply uncontrollably leading to tumour formation. Conditions such as chronic HBV or HBC infections, cirrhosis, excessive alcohol consumption and so on are known to increase the risk or probability for liver cancer.

Diagnosis and Treatment
Liver cancer can be diagnosed with the help of blood tests, imaging tests and biopsy tests. These help in detecting abnormalities in liver functions, presence of tumours and also for confirming the presence of cancer cells.
The treatment of liver cancer is mainly dependent on its stage, age and overall health of the patient and other preferences. Surgery is adopted usually in cases where the cancerous growth is small. In cases where the cancer is coupled with other diseases that deteriorate the liver condition, liver transplant is preferred. 

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Liver Cancer Treatment in Kochi

The liver is one of the major organs of the body situated in the abdomen just beneath the ribs. It is responsible for production of bile which helps to break down the food particles into nutrients suitable for absorption. It is responsible for the conversion of absorbed nutrients into different forms of energy. It is also responsible for production hormones and other vital proteins which are essential for human body. Apart from these, it is responsible for metabolism control and production of required proteins necessary for blood clotting.

The liver is primarily affected by cancer which may arise in the liver or in other parts of the body which may spread to the liver. Most of the times liver cancer is metastatic which means the liver is affected by cancer caused in other body parts. Liver Cancer does not mean tumors formed in different parts of the liver. As the liver is made up of different types of cells, most of the tumors formed in the liver are benign. These types of tumors include cysts, fibroma, hemangioma, hepatic adenoma and focal nodular hyperplasia. All these tumors are easily curable by ultrasound and surgical treatments. Serious liver cancers include HCC (hepatocellular carcinoma) and cholangiocarcinoma. 

Symptoms of Liver Cancer 

It is difficult to detect liver cancer at an early stage as most of the liver cancers will not show symptoms at an early stage. As the tumor grows, following symptoms are visible in people:

• Abdomen swelling
• Weight lossLoss of appetite
• The color change of eyes and skin to yellow.
• Feeling pain on the right side of the abdomen.
• Weakness.

How to Detect Liver Cancer?

Liver cancer can be detected by proper diagnosis. One can detect liver cancer by undergoing a blood test, which detects abnormalities in the functioning of the liver. An imaging test is another best way to detect liver cancer. Imaging tests include MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) and CT (computerized tomography) and ultrasound test. Another major test which can diagnose liver cancer is  biopsy. By undergoing liver biopsy test, one can detect liver cancer.

Treatments for Liver Cancer

Based on the age and severity of the disease, different types of treatments are offered to cure liver cancer. If the tumor is in an early stage, it can be removed by surgery. If the liver is adversely affected by cancer then liver transplantation is a suggestible treatment to cure liver cancer. Ablation therapy, radiation therapy, and chemotherapy are some other treatments adopted based on the severity of the disease.

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