Liver Cancer Specialists in JNU, Delhi

What is Liver Cancer?

Liver cancer refers to a malignant tumour that originates in the liver, with hepatocellular carcinoma being the most common type and typically arising in a liver already damaged by chronic disease such as cirrhosis. The vast majority of liver cancer cases develop against a background of long-standing liver injury from chronic hepatitis B or C infection, alcohol-related liver disease, or fatty liver disease, all of which create an environment conducive to the abnormal cell changes that lead to cancer. Because early liver cancer often causes no symptoms, it is frequently diagnosed at a more advanced stage unless patients with known risk factors, such as cirrhosis, undergo regular surveillance imaging and blood testing. Treatment options and prognosis depend heavily on the size and number of tumours, whether the cancer has spread beyond the liver, and the underlying degree of liver function impairment. Prevention through hepatitis vaccination and management of chronic liver disease remains the most effective strategy against this cancer.

Causes of Liver Cancer

Most commonly arises in the setting of chronic liver disease and cirrhosis caused by long-standing hepatitis B or C infection, heavy alcohol use, or non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, all of which cause repeated liver cell injury and regeneration that can lead to cancerous changes over time. Exposure to aflatoxins, toxins produced by mould that can contaminate improperly stored grains and nuts, is a recognised additional risk factor in some regions. Family history of liver cancer and certain inherited metabolic liver conditions can also increase risk.

Symptoms of Liver Cancer

Unintended weight loss, abdominal pain or swelling especially in the upper right area, loss of appetite, jaundice, fatigue, a palpable mass or lump in the abdomen, nausea, worsening of underlying liver disease symptoms

Treatment & Types of Liver Cancer in JNU, Delhi

Treatment depends on tumour size, number, and the degree of underlying liver function, ranging from surgical removal or liver transplantation for early-stage disease in appropriate candidates, to localised treatments such as radiofrequency ablation or transarterial chemoembolisation for tumours not suitable for surgery. Targeted therapies and immunotherapy are used for more advanced disease that has spread beyond the liver. Regular surveillance with imaging and blood tests in high-risk patients, particularly those with cirrhosis, allows detection at earlier, more treatable stages.

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