Overview on Liver Cancer

Overview on Liver Cancer

Author Name : Ajay Patil, Prof. Ankita Bankhele, Dr. Rajesh Oswal

ABSTRACT

Liver cancer also known as hepatic cancer, primary hepatic cancer, or primary hepatic malignancy is cancer that starts in the liver. Liver cancer can be primary (starts in liver) or secondary (meaning cancer which has spread from elsewhere to the liver, known as liver metastasis). Liver metastasis is more common than that which starts in the liver. Liver cancer is increasing globally. Primary liver cancer, mostly hepato cellular carcinoma, remains a difficult-to-treat cancer. Incidence of liver cancer varies geographically and parallels with the geographic prevalence of viral hepatitis. A number of staging systems have been developed, reflecting the heterogeneity of primary liver cancer, regional preferences, and regional variations in respectability or transplant eligibility. Cancer is due to uncontrolled growth of cell which can be cured if diagnosed in early stage of life. Treatment of cancer depends on the various internal and external factors causing cancer. Cancer is screened by different screening test and a number of treatments are now available these days such as gene therapy, chemotherapy, surgery, radiation therapy, Immuno therapy etc. In future up to 2030 around 22.2 million cases are expected to be diagnosed for cancer.

Keywords- Cancer, Liver cancer.