Liver Cancer
Liver cancer is characterized by the presence of malignant (cancerous) cells in the liver. It is the fifth most common cancer diagnosed in men and the eighth most common cancer diagnosed in women worldwide.
Screening options are available to facilitate early detection in individuals with increased risk for the disease. Find out more about how liver cancer is diagnosed and treated, what hereditary and lifestyle factors may increase risk and what you can do to prevent it.
Symptoms
Symptoms of liver cancer often do not present themselves until the disease has progressed to later stages. However, if you or a loved one are at risk, knowing what symptoms to look out for is crucial to ensure timely medical intervention.
Detection and Diagnosis
Early detection of liver cancer is essential to ensure favorable treatment outcomes. Learn more about liver cancer diagnosis.
Treatment & Recovery
Learn more about what treatment options are available to manage liver cancer. Surgery offers the best chance of a cure in early liver cancer.
Key Terms
Hepatocellular carcinomas (HCC) account for 85-90% of all cancers that originate in the liver. Most cases of HCC are strongly associated with a known underlying cause, such as heavy alcohol consumption, chronic viral hepatitis, or non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD).
