Liver Cancer

Overview

Liver cancer is a malignant tumor arising in or beginning from the liver. Symptoms include a mass or pain in the right upper abdomen, ascites, jaundice, easy bruising, weight loss, and weakness. Main causes include hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and alcohol-related cirrhosis, with hepatocellular carcinoma being the most common type.

Symptoms

• Liver-area pain
• Bloating
• Fatigue
• Jaundice
• Weight loss

Treatment

Requires comprehensive treatment after specialist evaluation, including surgical resection, interventional therapy, radiotherapy, and targeted or immunotherapy.

Dietary advice

Follow a low-fat, easily digestible diet with moderate high-quality protein and small frequent meals; avoid alcohol and greasy foods.