Liver cancer , also called hepatic cancer, occurs when liver cells start growing abnormally and destroy the normal cells. Thus , liver stops performing the normal functions. Since, the blood from differnt parts of the body has to pass through liver, the cancer cells can easily affect the liver ( secondary liver cancer ). Primary liver cancer ( cancer begins in the liver ) is rare and occurs in conditions like hepatitis, fatty liver disease, etc.
It is found that liver cancer more commonly occurs in males above the age of 60 years. Primary cancer of the liver is rare. It mostly occurs due to the hepatic viral conditions lke hepatitis, etc. The secondary liver cancer occurs due to spread from other parts of the body to liver, via bloodstream.
Anemia ( has symptoms like fatigue, increased heart rate, shortness of breath )
Bile duct obstruction
Bleeding
Portal hypertension
High blood calcium
Hepatorenal syndrome
Hepatic encephalopathy
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Liver cancer , also called hepatic cancer, occurs when liver cells start growing abnormally and destroy the normal cells. Thus , liver stops performing the normal functions. Since, the blood from differnt parts of the body has to pass through liver, the cancer cells can easily affect the liver ( secondary liver cancer ). Primary liver cancer ( cancer begins in the liver ) is rare and occurs in conditions like hepatitis, fatty liver disease, etc.
It is found that liver cancer more commonly occurs in males above the age of 60 years. Primary cancer of the liver is rare. It mostly occurs due to the hepatic viral conditions lke hepatitis, etc. The secondary liver cancer occurs due to spread from other parts of the body to liver, via bloodstream.
Anemia ( has symptoms like fatigue, increased heart rate, shortness of breath )
Bile duct obstruction
Bleeding
Portal hypertension
High blood calcium
Hepatorenal syndrome
Hepatic encephalopathy
The people who have early staged liver cancer and get a liver transplant done, 5 year survival rate is said to be as high as 60 to 70 percent.
The symptoms of early stage liver cancer are- losing weight without trying, loss of appetite, severe upper abdominal pain, abdominal swelling and nausea, vomiting. These symptoms can be associated with other liver associated dIseases also. It is advisable to get the checkup done with a gastro-enterologist.
Liver cancer is difficult to cure 100 percent, as the symptoms become severe only in late stages. Even after successful treatment, chances of recurrence are there and thus, patients should get checked in the follow up appointments. Regular health checkups, blood tests and imaging tests are important in the follow up routine.
The average stay in the hospital is 5- 6 days after the hepatectomy procedure. If the cancer is small, the small liver resection takes a stay of 3-4 days in the hospital.
Chemotherapy and radiation therapy is needed after the liver cancer surgery, in case the cancer has spread to other body parts. Chemotherapy is also done before the cancer treatment, to shrink the size of the tumor of the liver. This makes it easy for the surgeon to remove the tumor.
The liver has the ability to grow back, 3 months after the part of the liver has been taken away in surgery. The body can cope with the removal of two thirds of the liver.
Immediately, after the liver cancer surgery you will not be allowed to eat or drink anything by mouth. One day after the surgery, the patient is allowed to drink clear fluids. Patient is brought back to normal diet 1-2 days after the liver cancer surgery.
Liver transplantation has proven to be the best treatment of liver cancer so far. If the underlying cause is liver cirrhosis, then liver transplant is said to be the most effective treatment as it prevents the recurrence of cancer.
The immunotherapy enhances the cancer fighting immune system responses. It may not work best for hepatitis patients.In case if the immunotherapy leads to liver toxicity, the treatment may need to be stopped altogether.
The chemotherapy involves usage of drugs and the treatment is effective only till the drugs remain in the body. The advantage with immunotherapy is that it provides long term benefits, as the immune cells recognize and remember what the cancer cells look like. So that when next time, the cancer recurs the body’s immune system can recognise and attack the cancer cells.
The cost of liver cancer treatment varies across different cities and hospitals in India -
| City | Cost |
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INR 150000- INR 400000 |
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INR 130000- INR 380000 |
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INR 130000- INR 380000 |
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INR 120000- INR 350000 |