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Treatment of localizedresectable adult primaryliver cancer may include the following: Surgery (partial hepatectomy). Surgery (total hepatectomy) and livertransplant. A clinical trial of regional or systemic chemotherapy or biologic therapy following s...[read article]

Tests for Liver Cancer

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Liver Ultrasound
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During a physical examination, a health care provider studies a patient''s body to determine the presence or absence of physical problems.  More
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Alpha fetoprotein(AFP) is a protein normally produced by the liver and yolk sac of a fetus. AFP levels decrease soon after birth.  More
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An abdominal CT scan is an imaging method that uses x-rays to create cross-sectional pictures of the belly area. CT stands for computed tomography.  More
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Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a test that lets your doctor see detailed pictures of the inside of your body. MRI combines the use of strong magnets and radio ...  More
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Cytology is the examination of individual cells and small clusters of cells, and may be used for the diagnosis and screening of diseases, including cancers. Cytolog...  More
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A biopsy is the removal of a small piece of tissue for laboratory examination.  More
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A computed tomography(CT) scan is an imaging method that uses x-rays to create cross-sectional pictures of the body.CAT scan; Computed axial tomography scan; Comput...  More
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Magnetic resonance imaging(MRI) is a noninvasive way to take pictures of the body.Unlike x-rays and computed tomographic( CT) scans, which use radiation, MRI uses p...  More
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Tumor markers are a group of proteins, hormones, enzymes, receptors, and other cellular products that are overexpressed(produced in higher than normal amounts) by m...  More
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Ultrasound involves the use of high-frequency sound waves to create images of organs and systems within the body.An ultrasound machine creates images that allow var...  More
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A liver biopsy is a test that takes a sample of tissue from the liver for examination.The test is usually done in the hospital. You may be given a medication to cal...  More
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Common tests that are used to evaluate liver function include:.Albumin Alpha-1 antitrypsin ALP ALT AST Gamma-glutamyl transpeptidase(GGT) Prothrombin time.Plea...  More
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A complete blood count(CBC) test measures the following:.The number of red blood cells(RBCs) The number of white blood cells(WBCs) The total amount of hemoglob...  More
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AST(aspartate aminotransferase) is an enzyme found in high amounts in heart muscle and liver and skeletal muscle cells. It is also found in lesser amounts in other ...  More
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A chest x-ray is an x-ray of the chest, lungs, heart, large arteries, ribs, and diaphragm.Chest radiography; Serial chest x-ray; X-ray- chest.The test is performed ...  More
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A positron emission tomography(PET) scan is an imaging test that uses a radioactive substance(called a tracer) to look for disease in the body.Unlike magnetic reson...  More
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Alanine transaminase(ALT) is an enzyme found in the highest amounts in the liver. Injury to the liver results in release of the substance into the blood.This articl...  More
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A liver biopsy is a test that takes a sample of tissue from the liver for examination.The test is usually done in the hospital. You may be given a medication to cal...  More
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Medical Procedures for Liver Cancer

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Radiation therapy uses high powered x-rays or radioactive seeds to kill cancer cells.Cancer cells usually multiply faster than other cells in the body. Because radi...  More
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Chemotherapy is the use of drugs to kill bacteria, viruses, fungi, and cancer cells. Most commonly, the term is used to refer to cancer-killing drugs.   More
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Radiofrequency Ablation
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Injection of Alcohol Into Liver
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Surgical Procedures for Liver Cancer

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Liver transplant is surgery to replace a diseased liver with a healthy liver.Liver transplants have become common operations worldwide.A healthy liver is usually ob...  More
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A hepactectomy is the surgical removal of the liver.Hepatectomies are performed to surgically remove tumors from the liver. Most liver cancers start in liver cells ...  More
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Utilized to treat tumors in the liver, chemoembolization is the process of injecting chemotherapy directly into the blood vessels which feed the tumor.Chemoemboliza...  More
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Destruction of Liver Tumor by Cryosurgery
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Prescribed Medications for Liver Cancer

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FLUOROURACIL, 5-FU (flure oh YOOR a sil) is a chemotherapy drug. It slows the growth of cancer cells. This medicine is used to treat many types of cancer like breas...  More
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METHOTREXATE (METH oh TREX ate) is a chemotherapy drug. This medicine affects cells that are rapidly growing, such as cancer cells and cells in your mouth and stoma...  More
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FLOXURIDINE (flox YOOR i deen) is a chemotherapy drug. It slows the growth of cancer cells. This medicine is used to treat gastrointestinal cancer, including cancer...  More
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Herbs and Supplements for Liver Cancer What's this?

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Protein-bound polysaccharide (PSK) has been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) since the Ming Dynasty of China. In the 1980s, the Japanese government approv...  More
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Alternative Procedures for Liver Cancer What's this?

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Various forms of therapeutic superficial tissue manipulation have been practiced for thousands of years across cultures. Chinese use of massage dates to 1600 BC, an...  More
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Relaxation techniques include behavioral therapeutic approaches that differ widely in philosophy, methodology, and practice. The primary goal is usually non-directe...  More
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