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Medical Conditions - Hepatocellular Carcinoma

Hepatocellular carcinoma is the most prevalent liver cancer occurring in people suffering from chronic liver diseases like liver cirrhosis from hepatitis B and hepatitis C infections, alcoholism, excessive smoking, obesity, type 2 diabetes, etc. Common symptoms of the condition are unusual weight loss, jaundice, and pain in the abdominal region. Treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma includes chemotherapy, surgery, or liver transplant.

All hepatocellular carcinoma Q&A

What are the options for hepatoma other than chemotherapy?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Hepatoma can be benign (noncancerous) or malignant (cancerous called HCC). If cancerous, there are many types.

Is there a link between breast cancer and liver cancer?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Sorry to hear about it. It makes perfect sense to investigate breast mass first and rule out malignancy before tackling liver cancer.

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What are the treatment options for hepatocellular carcinoma?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen the attached reports (the attachment was removed to protect the patient's identity), but it does not show the complete set.

What are my options after mixed response to HCC treatment?

Hi,Welcome to icliniq.com.First of all, I want to sincerely apologize for your diagnosis of progressive hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). I fully understand the fear and anxiety this news brings.

My liver elastogram revealed a large mass with a fatty liver. Please help.

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I have gone through the reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity).

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Can alcoholism and fatty liver increase cancer risk at 34?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your reports are essentially normal except for elevated cholesterol (attachments removed to protect patient identity). Yes, you have a risk of HCC due to alcohol intake.

What causes reduced eating and vomiting in a 79-year-old?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your attached documents, and it seems your respected father is suffering from hepatocellular carcinoma (or liver cancer).

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What is the treatment for hepatocellular carcinoma?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. All the investigation are more in favor of locally advanced hepatocellular carcinoma.

How does the medication Sorafenib work in treating liver cancer?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. Liver cancer is a very bad cancer with a poor prognosis except if the tumor can be resected completely at a very early stage.

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