Liver Cancer
Liver cancer often develops in a liver already weakened by viral hepatitis or cirrhosis. Preventing hepatitis B and C is essential.
Symptômes
• Often silent in the early stage • Abdominal pain (upper right side) • Unexplained weight and appetite loss • Jaundice (yellow skin and eyes) • Abdominal swelling (ascites) • General fatigue, itching
Facteurs de risque
• Chronic viral hepatitis B or C • Cirrhosis, whatever the cause • Excessive alcohol consumption • Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease • Food contaminated with aflatoxins • Smoking
Prévention
• Get vaccinated against hepatitis B • Avoid sharing needles and unprotected exposure to infected blood • Limit alcohol consumption • Maintain a healthy weight • Store food properly to avoid aflatoxin contamination
Dépistage
• Liver ultrasound and AFP blood test every 6 months for patients with cirrhosis or chronic hepatitis • Hepatitis B and C testing for at-risk individuals
Traitement
• Surgery (resection or transplant) for localized disease • Local ablation techniques • Chemoembolization • Targeted therapy and immunotherapy for advanced stages • Management of the underlying liver disease