Definitions for liver cancer
liv·er can·cer

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1. liver cancer, cancer of the livernoun

   malignant neoplastic disease of the liver usually occurring as a metastasis from another cancer; symptoms include loss of appetite and weakness and bloating and jaundice and upper abdominal discomfort

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1. liver cancernoun

   A malignant neoplasm of the liver.

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1. Liver cancer

   Liver cancer (also known as hepatic cancer, primary hepatic cancer, or primary hepatic malignancy) is cancer that starts in the liver. Liver cancer can be primary (starts in liver) or secondary (meaning cancer which has spread from elsewhere to the liver, known as liver metastasis). Liver metastasis is more common than that which starts in the liver. Liver cancer is increasing globally.Primary liver cancer is globally the sixth-most frequent cancer and the fourth-leading cause of death from cancer. In 2018, it occurred in 841,000 people and resulted in 782,000 deaths globally. Higher rates of liver cancer occur where hepatitis B and C are common, including Asia and sub-Saharan Africa. Males are more often affected with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) than females. Diagnosis is most frequent among those 55 to 65 years old.The leading cause of liver cancer is cirrhosis due to hepatitis B, hepatitis C or alcohol. Other causes include aflatoxin, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and liver flukes. The most common types are HCC, which makes up 80% of cases and intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma. The diagnosis may be supported by blood tests and medical imaging, with confirmation by tissue biopsy.Given that there are many different causes of liver cancer, there are many approaches to liver cancer prevention. These efforts include immunization against hepatitis B, hepatitis B treatment, hepatitis C treatment, decreasing alcohol use, decreasing exposure to aflatoxin in agriculture, and management of obesity and diabetes. Screening is recommended in those with chronic liver disease. For example, it is recommended that people with chronic liver disease who are at risk for hepatocellular carcinoma be screened every 6 months using ultrasound imaging.Because liver cancer is an umbrella term for many types of cancer, the signs and symptoms depend on what type of cancer is present. Symptoms can be vague and broad. Cholangiocarcinoma is associated with sweating, jaundice, abdominal pain, weight loss and liver enlargement. Hepatocellular carcinoma is associated with abdominal mass, abdominal pain, emesis, anemia, back pain, jaundice, itching, weight loss and fever.Treatment options may include surgery, targeted therapy and radiation therapy. In certain cases, ablation therapy, embolization therapy or liver transplantation may be used.

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1. liver cancer

   Liver cancer is a type of malignant, or cancerous, disease that starts in the cells of the liver. The liver, a large organ located in the upper right side of the abdomen, performs multiple critical functions, including detoxifying the blood, creating bile to assist in digestion, and storing glucose for energy. There are several types of liver cancer, including hepatocellular carcinoma, intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma, and others. Factors such as chronic infection with hepatitis viruses, excessive alcohol consumption, certain metabolic diseases, and exposure to aflatoxins can increase the risk of liver cancer. Symptoms may include weight loss, abdominal pain, jaundice, and swelling of the abdomen. Treatment options depend on the stage of the cancer and can include surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, targeted therapy, and other interventions.

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1. • Carcinoma
   • Liver Disease

How to pronounce liver cancer?

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of liver cancer in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of liver cancer in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

Examples of liver cancer in a Sentence

1. Recinda Sherman:

   A couple decades ago, the rate of hepatitis C infections increased and that in turn is being reflected in liver cancer rates.

2. Simon Taylor-Robinson:

   There are consequences to obesity and this includes cirrhosis, liver cancer and heart disease, those people who become diabetic during pregnancy have strong risks of developing these complications later in life if attention is n’t given to weight, diet and exercise.

3. Farhad Islami:

   I think the main reason for the increase in liver cancer incidence and death rate in the US is the increase in the prevalence of excess body weight and hepatitis C virus infection in baby boomers.

4. Alexander Millman:

   Hepatitis C infection can last a lifetime and lead to serious liver problems, including cirrhosis, which is scarring of the liver, liver cancer, or death, hepatitis C is the leading cause of liver cancer and the most common reason for liver transplantation in the United States.

5. The CDC:

   Although a curative treatment is not yet available, early diagnosis and treatment of chronic HBV infections reduces the risk for cirrhosis, liver cancer, and death, along with vaccination strategies, universal screening of adults and appropriate testing of persons at increased risk for HBV infection will improve health outcomes, reduce the prevalence of HBV infection in the United States, and advance viral hepatitis elimination goals.

References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=liver cancer
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Liver_Cancer
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liver_Cancer
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