The liver is the largest organ in the body, and the main heat-producing organ. It lies under the right ribs, just beneath the right lung and diaphragm (the membrane below the lungs that moves up and down as you breathe). Hepatoma is primary liver cancer. A history of infection with the hepatitis B virus puts individuals at risk of developing heptoma. The liver is made up of different cell types (e.g., bile ducts, blood vessels, and fat-storing cells). Thus, the majority of primary liver cancers (over 90 to 95%) arises from liver cells and is called hepatocellular cancer or carcinoma. The hepatic artery supplies the liver with blood that is rich in oxygen. It also makes some of the clotting factors needed to stop bleeding from a cut or injury. Because the liver is made up of several different types of cells, several types of tumors can form in the liver. These tumors have different causes and are treated differently.

There are two main kinds of liver cancer. Cholangiocarcinoma originates in the bile ducts and is often caused by infestation with the liver fluke Clonorchis (a parasite). Some of these help the blood to clot and prevent excessive bleeding, while others are essential for maintaining the balance of fluid in the body. Because of its very high blood flow and many biological functions, the liver is one of the most common places for metastases to grow. The liver is also responsible for breaking down food containing carbohydrates (sugars) and fats, so that they can be used by the body for energy. The liver also produces bile, a substance which breaks down the fats in food so that they can be absorbed from the bowel (intestine).The liver has an amazing ability to repair itself. It can function normally even if only a small part of it is in working order.

Causes of Liver Cancer

The common Causes of Liver Cancer :

This is a carcinogenic (cancer-causing) substance that can be found in molds that may contaminate peanuts, corn, grains and seeds. In tropical and subtropical regions, measures have been taken to change and improve storage in order to reduce exposure to aflatoxins.
Long-term steroid use can slightly increase the risk for liver cancer.
In some parts of the world, drinking water contaminated with arsenic causes increased risk for developing liver cancer.
Researchers have linked the infection of hepatitis-B virus (HBV) and hepatitis-C virus (HCV) with the development of liver cancer. It is estimated that 10-20 percent of people with HBV will develop liver cancer, and HBV is present in about one fourth of cases of liver cancer in the United States.
Exposure to these chemicals is more likely to cause angiosarcoma of the liver, a different type of cancer than HCC. They increase the risk of developing HCC to a far lesser degree.

Symptoms of Liver Cancer

Some Symptoms of Liver Cancer :

Jaundice.
Weight Loss and loss of appetite.
Breast swelling in males .
Blood clotting problems leading to intestinal bleeding and bruises on the skin.
Nausea and vomiting .
Abdominal swelling (ascites).
General weakness and fatigue.

Treatment of Liver Cancer

Chemotherapy is the use of drugs to kill cancer cells. Surgery is usually not an option. Surgery is usually not an option because leukemia cells can spread to all the organs via the blood stream and the lymph vessels.
Radiation therapy is the use of x rays or other high-energy rays to kill cancer cells and shrink tumors.
Removal of the cancerous tumor and nearby tissues, and possibly nearby lymph nodes.
kills cancer cells by injecting alcohol directly into the tumor.
The use of medications or substances made by the body to increase or restore the body's natural defenses against cancer. Also called biological response modifier (BRM) therapy.

Bowel & Stomach Diseases

Appendicitis
Barett's Oesophagus
Coeliac Disease
Crohn's Disease

Heart Problems

Angina
Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Regurgitation
Aortic Stenosis
Arrhythmias
Atrial Fibrillation

Infectious Diseases

Bacterial Vaginosis
Bird Flu
Boils
Cellulitis
Chicken Pox
Cystitis

Skin Disorders

Acne
Alopecia Areata
Baldness

Women Diseases

Abnormal Periods
Atropic Vaginitis
Breast Cancer
Breast Pain
Cervical Cancer

Liver & Kidney Diseases

Cholecystitis
Cirrhosis
Fatty Liver Disease
Kidney Cancer
Liver Cancer

Mental Health

Anorexia Nervosa
Bipolar Affective Disorder
Bulimia Nervosa
Dementia
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Schizophrenia

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