Liver cancer symptoms: late and often unspecific In the early stages of liver cancer, symptoms are rare – the disease can be asymptomatic for a long time. Those affected then notice nothing of the developing tumor in the liver. The first symptoms of liver cancer only appear once the tumor has progressed further. What’s more, … Liver Cancer: Symptoms
Because symptoms are often very uncharacteristic, the suspicion of hepatitis C infection is often made by chance during a blood test based on abnormal liver values. Various tests may be performed for further clarification: With the help of the so-called ELISA test, antibodies against the hepatitis C virus can be detected 3 months after infection. … Hepatitis C: Diagnosis
Hepatitis C is a viral infection of the liver that is common worldwide. About 3 percent of the world’s population is infected, and about 800,000 people in Germany. The disease is chronic in 80 percent of cases and can then lead to severe liver damage, such as cirrhosis (shrunken liver) or liver cancer. Transmission of … Hepatitis C: Dangerous When it Becomes Chronic
Selective internal radiotherapy (SIRT, or radioembolization) fights liver cancer that cannot be operated on, or can no longer be operated on. In this procedure, several million tiny spheres containing the radioactive nuclide yttrium-90 are sent directly into tumor cells. To get the beta radiation there, a catheter is placed from the inguinal artery to the … Selective Internal Radiotherapy: Treatment, Effects & Risks
In liver cancer (hepatocellular carcinoma), malignant tumors develop from originally healthy liver cells. In most cases, the symptoms that indicate such a cancer do not become apparent until late. The first signs can be fatigue, loss of appetite and weight loss. Due to the non-specific symptoms, liver cancer is often diagnosed at a late stage, … Liver Cancer Symptoms
On the one hand, the treatment of liver cancer depends on the stage of the tumor, i.e. its size and location. On the other hand, however, the patient’s age and state of health also play a decisive role in the choice of treatment method. The condition of the liver, i.e., whether or not cirrhosis is … Treat Liver Cancer
The diagnosis of liver cancer is often a shock for those affected. The question often arises as to the probability of survival and the chances of cure. We provide information about the diagnosis, life expectancy and prognosis in liver cancer. Diagnosis of liver cancer If there is a suspicion that a patient has liver cancer, … Life Expectancy in Liver Cancer
Synonyms Primary liver cell carcinoma Hepatocellular carcinoma HCC Hepatom Definition Liver cancer (hepatocellular carcinoma) is a malignant degeneration and uncontrolled growth of the cells of the liver tissue. The most common cause of liver cancer (hepatocellular carcinoma) is attributed to liver cirrhosis. Patients who suffer from liver cirrhosis (a spongy, connective tissue-infiltrated liver structure with … Liver cancer
Frequency 90% of all hepatocellular carcinomas (liver cancer) are actually liver metastases that have been disseminated from another malignant tumor located in the body. The liver is thus the most common affected organ of metastasis after the lymphatic system. In Germany, approximately 5-6 people per 100,000 inhabitants are diagnosed with hepatocellular carcinoma every year. The … Frequency | Liver cancer
The water in the stomach What is colloquially known as water in the abdomen is also called ascitis or dropsy in professional circles. This is an increased accumulation of fluid between the organs in the abdomen. The cause of this accumulation of mostly water in the abdomen is in most cases a disease of the … The water in the stomach | The symptoms of liver cancer
Neurological symptoms Neurological symptoms can also occur as a result of liver cancer. The missing metabolic function of the liver is the decisive basis for the development of the symptoms. Depending on the progression of the loss of function of the liver, the so-called liver cirrhosis, various neurological symptoms can occur. At the beginning, the … Neurological symptoms | The symptoms of liver cancer
The diarrhea Diarrhea is a very unspecific symptom and occurs in countless diseases. For liver cancer, diarrhea is not a classic symptom that would be indicative. Of course, liver cancer can lead to irregularities in the stool, but the color of the stool – if it is white/colored – plays a more important role. Note … The diarrhea | The symptoms of liver cancer