Liver Cancer Treatment In India – By Internationally Experienced Surgeons

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    1. Liver Cancer Treatment
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    2. Liver Cancer Treatment In India – By Internationally Experienced Surgeons
      Liver Cancer In India
      Q. What is liver cancer (hepatocellular carcinoma, HCC)?
      Liver cancer (hepatocellular carcinoma) is a cancer arising from the liver. It is also known as primary liver cancer or hepatoma. The liver is made up of different cell types (for example, bile ducts, blood vessels, and fat-storing cells)...
      Functions of the liver
      The liver is the largest organ inside the body. It is located on the right side of the abdomen and is protected by the ribcage. The liver will function normally with only a small portion of it in working order....
    3. Its functions include : -
      * Destroying harmful substances, such as alcohol, and getting rid of waste products
      * Converting food containing fats and sugars to be used by the body for energy ..
      Primary liver cancers
      Primary liver cancer is one of the less common cancers in Victoria with about 260 people diagnosed each year. It is more common in men and people aged over 65 years.
      Most primary liver cancers start in liver cells (hepatocellular carcinoma); others start in a bile duct (cholangiocarcinoma). ...
    4. Causes and Risk factors:-
      The exact cause of primary liver cancer is still unknown. There are a number of factors, however, that increase your risk of developing it.
      These include : -
      Liver cirrhosis In the Western world, most people who develop hepatoma usually also have a condition called cirrhosis of the liver. This is a fine scarring throughout the liver which is due to a variety of causes including infection and heavy alcohol drinking over a long period of time. However, only a small proportion of people who have cirrhosis of the liver develop primary liver cancer.
      Infection Infection with either the hepatitis B or hepatitis C virus can lead to liver cancer. This can also be the cause of cirrhosis, which in turn increases the risk of developing hepatoma. The risk is greater in those that also smoke...
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