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Liver cancer is a form of cancer that begins in the liver, which is the largest internal organ of the human body. As with other types of cancer, liver cancer happens when certain cells in the body mutate and spread aggressively.
Living with liver cancer, or any form of cancer for that matter is never easy. Aside from the physical symptoms, there are also a number of mental hurdles that cancer patients go through. However, having an idea of what to expect can help people attain some peace of mind. Here's what you need to know […]
Medically reviewed by • Feb 27, 2023
TypesPrimary liver cancer is a type of cancer that begins in the liver. Certain cancers can develop outside of the liver then spread to the liver. However, doctors only say it is liver cancer if it started in the liver. What happens in liver cancer is that the liver’s cells begin to change and grow wildly. […]
Medically reviewed by • Sep 20, 2020
Liver cancer is the 4th most common type of cancer in the Philippines, and it’s the second most common cause of cancer-related deaths. What causes liver cancer symptoms and what can make a person more at risk of developing this aggressive disease? How the Liver Works Each organ in the body plays an important function, and the […]
Medically reviewed by • Jun 10, 2021
The symptoms of liver cancer do not appear early, that’s why it’s very important to watch out for them. According to the 2018 data from the Global Cancer Observatory, liver cancer has the 2nd highest mortality rate in the Philippines. This means that, in the Philippines, liver cancer has the most number of deaths next to […]
Medically reviewed by • Jun 18, 2021
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