Liver Cancer

The most common type is hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) which is a cancer of the cells of the liver and accounts for 73% of liver cancer cases. Liver cancer is the sixth most common type of cancer and is the third leading cause of cancer related deaths in the world. Risk factors include hepatitis B or hepatitis C infection, chronic alcohol consumption, HIV infection, and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. Stages of liver cancer use Tumor, Node, Metastasis (TNM) staging as well as Stage Grouping using Stages I, II, III, or IV. Staging systems describe the extent of cancer throughout the body and help doctors determine which treatments to offer. Liver cancer can be treated with surgery, radiation, or chemotherapy. In some cases, an entire liver transplant may be preferred if it is an option. The choice and effectiveness of the treatment may depend upon the stage at diagnosis.

NOTE: Treatment Options listed below are not all-inclusive. Other treatments may be available. ChemoExperts provides drug information and does not recommend any one treatment over another. Only your Doctor can choose which therapy is appropriate for you.