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Liver cancer also known as primary or metastatic hepatic carcinoma is extremely rare form of cancer in the Western world (1% of all cancers), but much more common in Africa and parts of Asia (10% to 50% of all cancers). It is much more common in men and incidence increases with age. Cancer liver is rapidly fatal, usually within 6 months from gastrointestinal hemorrhage, hepatic failure or metastasis.

TYPES OF CANCER LIVE
Most primary liver tumors are known as hepatomas (hepatocellular carcinoma and squamous cell bottom). Some primary cancers liver originate from the bile duct and these are known as cholangiomas. Some types of rare liver cancer include Kupffer cell sarcoma and hepatoblastomas (occurring almost exclusively in children and are usually respectable and curable). Metastatic liver cancer is 20 times more common than primary cancer and liver cirrhosis after this is the main form of liver-related death.

SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS
Liver cancer usually does not cause symptoms until it is at an advanced stage.
The clinical effects of advanced liver cancer include:

1. A mass in the upper right.
2. Tender, nodular liver on palpation
3. Severe pain in the epigastric or right upper lateral
4. Weight loss, anorexia, weakness, fever
5. Occasional jaundice or ascites (fluid in the abdomen)

CAUSATION
The exact cause of liver cancer is unknown in the adults, but children may be a genetic disease. Adult liver carcinomas may result from environmental exposure to carcinogens such as mold, contrast media (no longer in use), androgens and oral estrogens, the hepatitis B virus, or liver damage from cirrhosis caused by too long drinking alcohol.

DIAGNOSIS
Liver cancer is difficult to diagnose in the presence of cirrhosis, but several tests can help identify is as follows: The combination of an imaging study (ultrasound, CT or MRI) and a high blood level of alpha-fetoprotein Liver cancer is the most effective diagnostic, electrolyte studies may indicate increased sodium retention, a liver biopsy can make a definitive diagnosis.

TREATMENT
Treatments for primary liver cancer depends on the extent (stage) of disease, age, overall health, feelings and personal preferences. Surgery is the most effective treatment for primary liver cancer, but this is not always possible due the size or position of the tumor. Radiofrequency ablation is an option for people with small tumors, unresectable hepatocellular and some cancers with liver metastases. During this procedure, the hepatic artery (the artery that liver cancers derive their blood supply) is blocked and drugs Chemotherapy is injected between the blockage and the liver. Cryoablation may be an option for people with primary inoperable and metastatic liver cancer. Removing the whole liver and replacing it with a liver from another person is another possible form of treatment for primary liver cancer.

Although treatments do not provide a great improvement in liver cancer itself, pain and other signs and symptoms caused by liver cancer can be treated aggressively to improve the quality of life. In general, available treatments for children are the same as for adults, and the best approach depends on the stage and type of cancer, and the child's age and general health.

PROGNOSIS
Prognosis is poor when cancer is advanced, but for small tumors that confined to the liver, ablative therapies are palliative and surgical resection or liver transplantation is sometimes curative.

Dick Aronson has a background of over 35 years in various facets of the Healthcare industry. He now runs health sites, including: http://www.healthinnovationsonline.com and http://www.cancerinformation-online.com