Liver CancerWhat is Liver Cancer?Liver cancer is an abnormal cell growth on or in the liver. Liver cancer starts in the liver (called primary liver cancer) or spreads to the liver (called metastatic liver cancer). Metastatic liver cancer is more common in the United States and Western Europe, while primary liver cancer is common in third world countries. Liver cancer is the third most commonly diagnosed cancer worldwide. In the United States, it affects twice as many men as women; The average age of liver cancer diagnosis is 67 years. What are the different types of liver cancer? Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) can start as a single tumor that grows over time or as a group of small tumors on and inside the liver that multiply and grow. . HCC is more common in people with cirrhosis (chronic liver damage) or hepatitis, and is the most common form of liver cancer in adults. This type of liver cancer accounts for 4 out of 5 primary liver cancer diagnoses. Intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma (bile duct cancer) begins in the cells that line the liver's bile ducts (small tubes that carry waste to the gallbladder) . Approximately 10 to 20% of primary liver cancers are intrahepatic cholangiocarcinomas. What are the symptoms of liver cancer? Most often, there will be no signs of the disease until it is in its advanced stages. But when symptoms do appear, they may be: Fatigue Bloating Pain on the right side of the upper abdomen Back and shoulder pain Nausea Loss of appetite Feeling full Weight loss Weakness Fever Jaundice (yellowing of the eyes and skin) How is liver cancer diagnosed? The physical examination is used to assess liver enlargement and/or tenderness by touch and visual inspection. An enlarged or tender liver is a...... middle of paper ...... Limit alcohol and tobacco consumption - Achieve and maintain a healthy weight - Limit exposure to cancer-causing chemicals - Treat diseases that increase liver cancer risk Famous people with liver cancer: - Christopher Glen – CBS radio presenter • http://www.kantrowitz.com/cancerpoints/celebrities.html - Donald Reese – football player the NFL • http://www.kantrowitz.com/cancerpoints/celebrities.htmlLiver Cancer Survivor: Created by: Mikayla D. WilliamsPeer Reviewed by:--Websites: http://www.liverfoundation.org/abouttheliver/ info/livercancer/ http://www.cancer.org/cancer/livercancer/index http://www.webmd.com/cancer/understanding-liver-cancer-basic-information http://www.medicinenet.com/ liver_cancer/page2.htm#what_is_liver_cancer_hepatoCELLULAIRE_carcinoma_hcc