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Cancer that begins in the cells of the liver.

Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this

42 years experience

Is a type of:

Liver diseases • Cancer

How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

How common it is:

Common
Baby
0-2
Toddler
3-5
Preteen
6-13
Teenager
14-18
Young adult
19-40
Very common
Middle-aged adult
41-60
Very common
Senior
60+
Very common

How it can usually be treated?

Incurable but treatment can help

How is it usually diagnosed?

Requires diagnosis by a medical professional

Types of

Hepatocellular carcinoma
Condition
Hepatoblastoma
Condition

Symptoms

Fatigue
Vomiting
Nausea
Abdominal pain
Diarrhea
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Medications

Ratings show how effective doctors think these medications are at treating Liver cancer
Sorafenib

Procedures

Ratings show how effective doctors think these procedures are at treating Liver cancer

Surgery

Liver transplant
Liver surgery
Cryotherapy
Chemoembolization
Radiofrequency ablation

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