Liver cancer 

Cancer that starts in your liver cells is called liver cancer. The liver is a football-shaped ***** located in the upper right part of the abdomen, below the diaphragm, and above the abdomen.

The liver develops many types of cancer. Hepatocellular carcinoma is the most common type of liver cancer and begins in the major liver cell (hepatocyte). Other types of liver cancer, such as intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma and hepatoblastoma, are significantly less common.

Liver cancer is more common than liver cancer. Metastatic cancer is cancer that starts in another part of the body, such as the colon, lungs, or ******, and then spreads to the liver.

 This type of cancer is called ***** when it starts - like metastatic colon cancer that starts in the colon and spreads to the liver.

Features

There is a liver above the stomach.

In the early stages of primary liver cancer, most people do not show any signs or symptoms. When signs and symptoms occur, they may include the following:

• Weight loss without effort
• Loss of appetite.
• Epigastric pain
• Vomiting and nausea
• General weakness and fatigue
• Abdominal bloating
• The white of your skin and eyes is yellow (jaundice)
• Stool white and chalky.

When should you see a doctor?

If you notice any signs or symptoms that are bothering you, consult a doctor.

The reason

Liver cancer develops when the DNA of liver cells is altered (mutated). The DNA of a cell is a substance that contains instructions for all the chemical processes in your body. Changes in these indications are caused by DNA mutations. As a result, the cells grow out of control and eventually form a tumor, a group of malignant cells.

The etiology of liver cancer can sometimes be detected, as well as persistent hepatitis infection. However, liver cancer can occur in people without the underlying disease and the cause is unknown.

Risk factors

Primary liver cancer comes from several causes, including:

Chronic HBV or HCV infection.

Hepatitis B virus (HBV) or hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection can increase your risk of liver disease.

Cirrhosis. This progressive and irreversible condition causes scar tissue to form in your liver and increases the chances of developing liver cancer.

Some inherited liver diseases. Liver diseases that increase the risk of liver cancer include hemochromatosis and Wilson's disease.

Diabetes. People with diabetes have a higher risk of liver cancer than people without diabetes.

Fatty liver disease is caused by non-alcoholic steatosis. The risk of liver cancer increases when *** accumulates in the liver.

Aflatoxin poisoning. Molds produce aflatoxins, toxins that develop on improperly stored crops. Crops such as whole grains and nuts cause aflatoxin contamination, which ends up in the diet made from these substances.

Excessive consumption of alcoholic beverages. Drinking more than moderate amounts of alcohol daily for long periods can cause irreversible liver damage and increase the risk of liver cancer.

Compensation

Reduce the chances of developing cirrhosis.

• Cirrhosis is a scarring condition of the liver that increases the risk of liver cancer. You can reduce the chances of developing cirrhosis by doing the following:
• If you drink alcohol, do it in moderation. If you want to do this, limit your alcohol consumption. This means that women should not drink more than one beverage per day. That means no more than two drinks a day for people.
• Maintain a healthy body mass index (BMI). If your current weight is healthy, try to keep it intact by eating well and exercising most days of the week. Reduce the number of calories you consume each day and increase the activity you do if you want to lose weight. Aim to gradually lose 1 to 2 pounds of weight each week.

Ask your doctor about screening for liver cancer.

Screening for liver cancer in the general population has not been proven to reduce the risk of dying from liver cancer and has not been widely advised. People with conditions that increase the risk of liver cancer, such as:

• Infection with hepatitis B
• Infection with hepatitis C.
• Cirrhosis of the liver

Talk to your doctor about the advantages and disadvantages of screening. Depending on your risk, you and your doctor can determine if screening is appropriate for you. Every six months, blood tests and abdominal ultrasound tests are usually done to check for cancer.