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Liver Cancer

Liver cancer (hepatocellular carcinoma) often develops in people with chronic liver disease such as hepatitis B or C infection, or cirrhosis. It's increasing in South Asia and can be effectively prevented through hepatitis vaccination.

✅ Is It Treatable?

When detected early and the liver is otherwise healthy, surgery can be curative. Hepatitis B vaccination can prevent up to 80% of liver cancers. Get vaccinated and get tested.

⚠️ Warning Signs

  • ●Unexplained weight loss
  • ●Loss of appetite
  • ●Upper abdominal pain or swelling
  • ●Yellowing of skin and eyes (jaundice)
  • ●White, chalky stools
  • ●Fatigue and weakness

🔴 Risk Factors

  • ●Chronic hepatitis B or C infection
  • ●Cirrhosis (scarring of the liver)
  • ●Heavy alcohol consumption
  • ●Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease
  • ●Diabetes and obesity
  • ●Aflatoxin exposure from contaminated foods

🔍 Screening & Detection

Liver ultrasound and AFP blood test every 6 months for high-risk individuals. Hepatitis B vaccination is the best prevention.

💊 Treatment Options

Surgery (liver resection or transplant), ablation therapy, embolization, targeted therapy, and immunotherapy.

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