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LIVER CANCER
By: Julia Cardia
Causes
• Cancer is spread from another part of the
body (usually colon, lung, breast) and goes to
the liver…this is known as SECONDARY LIVER
CANCER
• Started in the liver from hepatitis…this is
known as…PRIMARY LIVER CANCER
• Birth Defects
• Alcohol Abuse
• Chronic Infection
Incidents
• Only 2% of Liver Cancer cases
are Primary Liver Cancer
• Found in twice as many men as
women
Risks
• Over the age of
50yrs old
• Men
• Birth Control Pills
Symptoms
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No real signs/ symptoms until cancer progresses
Loss of weight/appetite
Abdominal Pain in upper right part of Abdomen
Nausea/Vomiting
Weakness/ Fatigue
Enlarged Liver
Abdominal Swelling
Yellow discharge of skin and in eyes (aka
juandice)
Tests
• Examination of body (check for lumps)
• Serum Tumor Marker Test = blood sample to
check for high levels of alpha-fetoprotein
(AFP)
• Blood count test = checks for hemoglobin
(oxygen protein) in red blood cells
• Biopsy
• CAT Scan
• MRI
Treatment
• Cryosurgery = freezes/destroys abnormal
tissue
• Partial Hepatectomy = Removal of the part of
Liver where cancer is
• Total Hepatectomy and Liver Transplant =
Removal of the whole Liver
• Radiofrequency ablation = probe with tiny
electrodes that kills cancer cells; is is inserted
through the abdomen
Prognosis
Chance of Living Depends on…
Size of tumor
How well the Liver is working
Patient’s general health
Complications
• Liver Failure = liver does not
function properly
• Kidney Failure = kidneys lose ability
to filter fluids and waste, and the
substances accumulate throughout
the body
• Spread of the Cancer = other organs
become cancerous
Prevention
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Educate yourself
Use protection
Use a clean needle if you inject drugs
Avoid tattoos/piercings
Avoid consuming large quantities of
alcohol
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