Demystifying Liver Cancer: Understanding the Basicscreated at May 04, 2009 125 Liver cancer,primarily hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC),develops when healthy liver cells become cancerous,often due to long-term liver damage from conditions like hepatitis B or C,alcohol abuse,non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD),and certain genetic d...  |
Understanding the Link: Cirrhosis and Liver Cancer Riskupdated at Nov 29, 2024 1,945 Cirrhosis,a late stage of scarring (fibrosis) of the liver,significantly increases the risk of developing liver cancer (hepatocellular carcinoma).The chronic inflammation and damage caused by cirrhosis create an environment conducive to the development of ...  |
Clinical trials for Brain Cancercreated at May 04, 2009 90 Clinical trials are designed to determine whether a new approach is both safe and effective. Treatments that may be studied include: Radiation twice daily Hyperthermia, in which a tumor is heated to increase the effect of radiation Drugs injected into the ... |