Liver Cancer
Department of Liver Cancer
There are two kinds of liver cancer: primary and secondary. Primary cancer starts in your liver. Secondary cancer spreads to your liver from another part of your body. This article is an overview of primary liver cancer.
Like many kinds of cancer, healthcare providers can do more to treat liver cancer during the disease’s early stage. Unlike many kinds of cancer, healthcare providers have a good idea of what increases someone’s risk of developing liver cancer. With that in mind, healthcare providers are intent on identifying who may be at increased risk so they can catch and treat primary liver cancer as early as possible.
Types
1.Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC): Most common, originates from hepatocytes.
2.Cholangiocarcinoma: Arises in the bile ducts within the liver.
Diagnosis
1.Imaging Tests: CT or MRI scans for visualizing liver tumors.
2.Ultrasound: Sound waves for detailed liver imaging.
3.Blood Tests: Assess liver function and detect tumor markers.
4.Biopsy: Removal and examination of liver tissue for confirmation.
Treatment
1.Surgery: Hepatectomy to remove part or all of the liver.
2.Liver Transplant: Replacement of the diseased liver with a healthy donor liver.
3.Ablation Therapy: Destruction of cancer cells using heat or cold.
4.Targeted Therapy: Drugs targeting specific molecules involved in cancer growth.
Liver Cancer Overview
- Surgery Time: 3 to 7 hours
- Stay in the Country: 3 to 6 weeks
- Rehabilitation Duration: 2 to 4 months
- Price: €20,000 to €50,000
- Initial Consultation: Diagnosis with imaging (CT, MRI) and biopsy, followed by consultation with a hepatobiliary surgeon.
- Pre-Surgery: Pre-operative assessment to determine the extent of liver resection needed.
- Surgery: Partial hepatectomy (removal of part of the liver), lasting 3 to 7 hours.
- Post-Surgery: Hospital stay for 1 to 2 weeks to monitor recovery.
- Rehabilitation: Gradual recovery with physical therapy and nutritional support.
- Final Recovery: Follow-up visits to monitor liver function and ensure there’s no recurrence.
