Liver Cancer
What is the Outlook for Patients with Liver Cancer?
The prognosis after treatment for liver cancer depends upon the size of the tumor and if the liver has already been damaged by cirrhosis, the extent of the liver damage. After cancer treatment, follow-up care in the form of regular checkups which may include imaging tests and blood tests are necessary to watch for treatment side-effects and to watch for cancer that has returned or spread.
This information is intended for educational purposes only and should not be used in any other manner. This information is not intended to substitute for informed medical advice. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat a health problem or disease without consulting with a qualified health care provider.
References
American Cancer Society “What are the Key Statistics About Liver Cancer?” http://www.cancer.org/Cancer/LiverCancer/DetailedGuide/liver-cancer-what-is-key-statistics/ Retrieved March 22, 2011
American Liver Foundation “What is Liver Cancer?” http://www.cancer.org/Cancer/LiverCancer/DetailedGuide/liver-cancer-what-is-liver-cancer/ Retrieved March 22, 2011
Hepatitis-Central.com "Liver Cancer/Hepatocellular Carcinoma" http://www.hepatitis-central.com/hcv/hcc/toc.html Retrieved March 22, 2011
Mayo Clinic “Liver Cancer” http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/liver-cancer/DS00399/ Retrieved March 22, 2011
National Cancer Institute “What You Need to Know About Liver Cancer” http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/wyntk/liver/page1/ Retrieved March 22, 2011
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