What are the symptoms of Liver Cancer?

Symptoms of Liver Cancer are: (1) Swelling of the arms or hands. (2) undefined. (3) Black, shiny stool. (4) Skin or eyes turning yellow. (5) Noisy breathing; e.g. wheezing, rattling. (6) History of liver cirrhosis. (7) Intensely yellow urine. (8) Lump or swelling in the abdomen/stomach. (9) Swollen lymph nodes, usually small swellings at the neck, armpits, groin and behind the ears. (10) Recent weight loss

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Samantha Nazareth, MD (Gastroenterology)

Board-certified gastroenterologist. Experience managing gastrointestinal conditions (GERD, IBS, ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s, celiac disease, NASH) within healthcare organizations (three ambulatory surgical centers, single-specialty practice, multi-specialty practice and solo practice).

Aiko Yoshioka, MD (Gastroenterology)

Dr. Yoshioka graduated from the Niigata University School of Medicine. He worked as a gastroenterologist at Saiseikai Niigata Hospital and Niigata University Medical & Dental Hospital before serving as the Deputy Chief of Gastroenterology at Tsubame Rosai Hospital and Nagaoka Red Cross Hospital. Dr. Yoshioka joined Saitama Saiseikai Kawaguchi General Hospital as Chief of Gastroenterology in April 2018.

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What is Liver Cancer?

Also known as liver cancer. The most common type is hepatocellular carcinoma. Causes include chronic viral infections, like Hepatitis B and C, excessive alcohol consumption, or fatty liver disease that have caused chronic inflammation and/or cirrhosis.

Typical Symptoms of Liver Cancer

Swelling of the arms or hands
Right hypochondriac region swelling
Black, shiny stool
Skin or eyes turning yellow
Noisy breathing; e.g. wheezing, rattling
History of liver cirrhosis
Intensely yellow urine
Lump or swelling in the abdomen/stomach

Doctor's Diagnostic Questionson Liver Cancer

Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this disease:

Are your hands or arms swollen?
Are your stools black and shiny like hair?
Are your eyes or skin turning yellow?
Is your breathing noisy, like wheezing or rattling?
Have you ever been diagnosed with cirrhosis?

Treatmentof Liver Cancer

Once a specialist confirms the diagnosis, the next step is to determine the extent (stage) of the disease. Treatment depends on the disease's extent and other factors, like age and overall health. Options include chemotherapy, radiation therapy, surgery, immunotherapy, targeted drug therapy and localized therapies.

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