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If you or someone you know has been diagnosed with liver cancer, it's important to work closely with your healthcare team from American Oncology to understand the specific type and stage of cancer and develop a personalized treatment plan. With the right care and support, it's possible to successfully manage liver cancer and improve overall quality of life.
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What is Liver Cancer Types & Stages Liver cancer is a disease in which abnormal cells in the liver grow and multiply uncontrollably, eventually forming a tumor. The liver is a vital organ that plays a crucial role in many important bodily functions, such as filtering toxins from the blood, producing bile, and regulating metabolism. When cancer develops in the liver, it can interfere with these functions and potentially spread to other parts of the body. There are two main types: HepatoCellular Carcinoma (HCC): This is by far the most common type of primary liver cancer. HCC is usually found in people who have chronic hepatitis B or C infection or cirrhosis. People with these conditions have a higher risk for HCC because they have damaged liver cells. Liver cells that are damaged are more likely to become cancerous. CholangioCarcinoma: Cholangiocarcinoma, on the other hand, starts in the bile ducts, which are tubes that carry bile from the liver to the small intestine. Cholangiocarcinoma can be either intrahepatic (within the liver) or extrahepatic (outside of the liver but still affecting bile ducts). Intrahepatic cholangiocarcinomas make up a small minority of cases while extrahepatic cholangiocarcinomasare more common. Now, let's talk about the stages of liver cancer.
Stages of Liver Cancer • Like many other types of cancer, liver cancer is staged from 1 to 4. Stage 1 means the cancer is confined to the liver, while stage 4 means the cancer has spread to other parts of the body. Here's a breakdown of the different stages: • Stage 1: The cancer is small and has not spread beyond the liver. • Stage 2: The cancer is either larger than in stage 1 or has spread to nearby lymph nodes. • Stage 3: The cancer has spread to major blood vessels or other organs near the liver. • Stage 4: The cancer has spread to distant parts of the body, such as the lungs or bones. • It's worth noting that within each stage, there can be sub-stages that further describe the cancer's severity. For example, stage 3 can be broken down into 3A and 3B, depending on how far the cancer has spread. Understanding the different types and stages of liver cancer is important because it can help guide liver cancer treatmentdecisions. For example, early-stage liver cancer may be treated with surgery to remove the tumor, while more advanced cancer may require a combination of treatments like chemotherapy, radiation, and targeted therapy.
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