Diseases
hepatocellular carcinoma
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Overview
Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is the most common type of primary liver cancer. Hepatocellular carcinoma occurs most often in people with chronic liver diseases, such as cirrhosis caused by hepatitis B or hepatitis C infection.
Symptoms
- skin or the whites of the eyes turn yellow (jaundice)
- itchy skin, darker pee and paler poo than usual.
- loss of appetite or losing weight without trying to.
- feeling tired or having no energy.
- feeling generally unwell or having symptoms like flu.
Causes
- hepatocellular carcinoma occurs most often in people with chronic liver diseases, such as cirrhosis caused by hepatitis b or hepatitis c infection.
Risk factors
- risk is higher in people with long-term liver diseases
Diagnosis
- blood tests to measure liver function
- imaging tests, such as ct and mri
- liver biopsy
Medicines used
Frequently asked questions
What is hepatocellular carcinoma?
Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is the most common type of primary liver cancer. Hepatocellular carcinoma occurs most often in people with chronic liver diseases, such as cirrhosis caused by hepatitis B or hepatitis C infection.
What are the symptoms of hepatocellular carcinoma?
skin or the whites of the eyes turn yellow (jaundice), itchy skin, darker pee and paler poo than usual., loss of appetite or losing weight without trying to., feeling tired or having no energy., feeling generally unwell or having symptoms like flu.
What causes hepatocellular carcinoma?
hepatocellular carcinoma occurs most often in people with chronic liver diseases, such as cirrhosis caused by hepatitis b or hepatitis c infection.
Which medicines are used for hepatocellular carcinoma?
atezolizumab, durvalumab, ipilimumab, ramucirumab, regorafenib, sorafenib
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