What Is Liver Cancer?
Liver cancer (or hepatic cancer) is a cancer that initially develops in the liver. The cancer occurs when malignant tumours grow on the surface or inside the liver in blood vessels or the bile duct amongst other things.
Nearly 4,000 new cases of liver cancer are diagnosed in the UK each year, with the incidence rate being 60% male and 40% female. Over 75% of cases occur in people over the age of 65.
The causes of liver cancer remain largely unknown, but there are some factors that can increase a person’s susceptibility to the disease. These include: poor diet, obesity, diabetes, liver cirrhosis and smoking.
There are various signs of liver cancer dependent on which sub-category it is in. Common symptoms include: jaundice, abdominal pain, weight loss, fever and excessive sweating.
At the LOC there are highly advanced private treatments for liver cancer, all performed by experienced experts who can help to develop the best medical plan and course of treatment, depending on each individual case.