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Primary liver cancer begins in the liver.
Primary liver cancer begins in the liver. Hepatocellular carcinoma is one of the most common types of primary liver cancer. Liver tumours may also develop from cancer that has spread from another organ.
Possible symptoms may include:
Some patients may have no symptoms during the early stages.
Diagnosis and staging usually combine examination, imaging and a tissue test. Depending on your symptoms and reports, your oncologist may recommend:
The biopsy confirms the diagnosis; scans show the size and spread of the disease, which together decide the stage.
Staging describes how large the cancer is and whether it has spread to lymph nodes or other organs. Along with the pathology report, biomarkers and your overall health, the stage guides whether treatment aims to cure the cancer, control it over a longer period, or relieve symptoms.
Treatment decisions require assessment of tumour number, size, location, liver function and whether the cancer has spread.
Cancer surgery, including minimally invasive approaches for selected patients, led by Dr. Anand Karnawat (MCh Surgical Oncology).
Chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy and hormone therapy when appropriate, planned by Dr. Khushboo Jain Karnawat (DM Medical Oncology).
Treatment decisions by a trained surgical oncologist and medical oncologist.
Surgery, systemic therapy and supportive care planned together around your reports.
Modular operation theatre and intensive care for patients who need it.
Specialist cancer care in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar for patients across Marathwada.
Common warning signs include unexplained weight loss, loss of appetite, persistent upper abdominal discomfort. These symptoms can also have other causes, so a persistent change should be checked by a doctor.
Usually a combination of ultrasound of the abdomen, contrast CT or MRI of the liver, blood tests including liver function and AFP, depending on your symptoms and examination findings.
A surgical oncologist and a medical oncologist usually plan treatment together. At Karnawat Cancer Hospital this is coordinated by Dr. Anand Karnawat and Dr. Khushboo Jain Karnawat.
Many patients are treated successfully, especially when the cancer is found early. The outcome depends on the type, stage, biomarkers and overall health, and your oncologist will explain the realistic goals of treatment in your case.
Bring all biopsy and pathology reports, scan reports and CDs, blood test results, a list of current medicines and details of any treatment already received.
This page is for general information and does not replace a consultation. Treatment is decided by your oncologist after reviewing your reports.
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When a scan, examination or other test shows an abnormal area, your doctor may recommend a biopsy to understand what is causing the change.
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