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Liver Cancer

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LIVER CANCER

Liver Cancer

May progress silently, can be controlled with early intervention

Liver cancer is characterized by malignant tumors that form in liver tissue. The most common type is hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) and usually develops in the background of cirrhosis. Hepatitis B or C individuals with infections, alcoholic liver disease or fatty liver disease have high at risk.

Liver cancer diagnosed at an early stage can be successfully treated with surgical or local treatment methods. can be brought under control.

Symptoms

Liver cancer is usually asymptomatic at the beginning. Symptoms that can be seen in later stages They are:

Pain or feeling of fullness in the right upper abdomen

Unexplained weight loss

Constant weakness and fatigue

Abdominal swelling (acid accumulation)

Jaundice (yellowing of the whites of the eyes and skin)

Nausea, loss of appetite

Darkening of urine color

Risk Factors

Chronic Hepatitis B or C infection

Cirrhosis (alcohol-related, viral or metabolic)

Fatty liver (NAFLD/NASH)

Alcohol use

Flatoxin (moldy foods)

Type 2 diabetes and obesity

Diagnosis Process

Blood tests (AFP - alpha fetoprotein): Tumor marker

Ultrasonography, CT and MRI: Determine the location, size and character of the lesion

Tru-cut biopsy Tissue diagnosis when necessary

PET-CT: The extent of invasion is evaluated

Liver function tests and cirrhosis evaluation

Treatment Methods

Surgical Resection

Removal of the tumorous liver area. Applicable if the healthy part of the liver is sufficient.

Liver Transplantation

It can be applied in appropriate patients with both a tumorous liver and underlying cirrhosis.

Local Ablative Treatments

- Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) or Microwave Ablation (MWA): Destruction of the tumor with high heat
- TACE: Special medicated particles are sent into the cancerous tissue to cut off the tumor's nutrition

Systemic Therapies (Advanced stage)

• Hedefe yönelik tedaviler (sorafenib, lenvatinib vb.)
<b • İmmünoterapi (PD-1 inhibitörleri gibi)

Process Management Suitable for Health Tourism Process Management Suitable for Health Tourism

  • - Submit your reports and get an expert assessment
  • - If necessary, liver surgery, oncology, hepatology and radiology teams plan together
  • - Local or systemic treatment options are offered for patients who are not suitable for surgery
  • - Transfer, accommodation, escort support and remote monitoring services are provided

Your liver is the filter of your life - with the right diagnosis and treatment, you can regain balance.

You can contact us for a second opinion, detailed evaluation or individual treatment planning for liver cancer.

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