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LIVER CANCER

LIVER CANCER. By: Julia Cardia. Causes. Cancer is spread from another part of the body (usually colon, lung, breast) and goes to the liver…this is known as SECONDARY LIVER CANCER Started in the liver from hepatitis…this is known as…PRIMARY LIVER CANCER Birth Defects Alcohol Abuse

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LIVER CANCER

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  1. LIVER CANCER By: Julia Cardia

  2. Causes • Cancer is spread from another part of the body (usually colon, lung, breast) and goes to the liver…this is known as SECONDARY LIVER CANCER • Started in the liver from hepatitis…this is known as…PRIMARY LIVER CANCER • Birth Defects • Alcohol Abuse • Chronic Infection

  3. Incidents • Only 2% of Liver Cancer cases are Primary Liver Cancer • Found in twice as many men as women

  4. Risks • Over the age of 50yrs old • Men • Birth Control Pills

  5. Symptoms • No real signs/ symptoms until cancer progresses • Loss of weight/appetite • Abdominal Pain in upper right part of Abdomen • Nausea/Vomiting • Weakness/ Fatigue • Enlarged Liver • Abdominal Swelling • Yellow discharge of skin and in eyes (aka juandice)

  6. Tests • Examination of body (check for lumps) • Serum Tumor Marker Test = blood sample to check for high levels of alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) • Blood count test = checks for hemoglobin (oxygen protein) in red blood cells • Biopsy • CAT Scan • MRI

  7. Treatment • Cryosurgery = freezes/destroys abnormal tissue • Partial Hepatectomy = Removal of the part of Liver where cancer is • Total Hepatectomy and Liver Transplant = Removal of the whole Liver • Radiofrequency ablation = probe with tiny electrodes that kills cancer cells; is is inserted through the abdomen

  8. Prognosis Chance of Living Depends on… • Size of tumor • How well the Liver is working • Patient’s general health

  9. Complications • Liver Failure = liver does not function properly • Kidney Failure = kidneys lose ability to filter fluids and waste, and the substances accumulate throughout the body • Spread of the Cancer = other organs become cancerous

  10. Prevention • Educate yourself • Use protection • Use a clean needle if you inject drugs • Avoid tattoos/piercings • Avoid consuming large quantities of alcohol

  11. THE END

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