It is the most common type of liver cancer. It is usually seen in people who have already chronic liver disease. It is malignant (spreads to different body parts) in nature. Mainly occur due to hepatitis B or C viral infection.
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What are the options for hepatoma other than chemotherapy?
Query: Hello doctor, I want to ask about my father. He is too ill. His doctor told us about a hepatoma in his liver and the liver is enlarged. Now, kindly tell me the treatment. The doctor said about chemotherapy but we did not agree for it. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Hepatoma can be benign (noncancerous) or malignant (cancerous called HCC). If cancerous, there are many types. You have not attached any reports of your respected father. If the doctor is talking about chemotherapy, that means, it is malignant or cancerous. The comm... Read Full »
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