Liver Cancer – Causes and Treatment
Liver cancer occurs as a result of liver cells showing abnormal growth. Liver cells make up 80% of liver tissue. Thus, liver cancer occurs due to sudden and erratic growth in liver cells. In our liver is the body’s largest organ. Liver lobe is divided into right and left lobe.
The causes of this cancer are considered, HBV (Hepatitis B) infection, which is one cause of this cancer. Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection is responsible for this type of cancer, alcohol consumption, aflatoxin B1 (it is a chemical) found in some foods that have been stored in a hot and humid environment,
Common symptoms of this cancer are: unexpected weight loss, abdominal pain, jaundice.
Liver cancer can be diagnosed by blood test, a normal blood test does not provide many details. An analysis of blood caused by abnormal hormone production by cancer cells. If this test shows high red blood count, low sugar and blood calcium, the patient must be suffering from this cancer, a large quantity of cholesterol content may also be a reason.
Treatment depends on disease stage and age of the patient undergoing treatment. To achieve permanent cure, liver transplantation is the only way. Nowadays, many medical practitioners in May argues for a small tumor transplantation is not necessary, but the possibility of being completely cured resides in liver transplantation. Even after removal of the tumor, if we maintain the same liver, there is a possibility of liver cancer to occur again.
Some natural alternative treatments for liver cancer are the raw beet juice, bitter melon, cumin, cur and bee pollen can be useful in preventing cancer.