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Liver Cancer

The Basics | Symptoms | Treatment | Prevention

What Are the Symptoms of Liver Cancer?

Liver cancer usually has no initial symptoms, but may eventually cause:

  • Pain, swelling, or tenderness in the upper right section of the abdomen.
  • Jaundice — yellowing of the skin and whites of the eyes.
  • Itching all over the body.
  • Swollen legs.

In the advanced stage, symptoms may include fever, loss of appetite and weight loss, nausea, vomiting, fatigue, general weakness and loss of sexual drive.

Call Your Doctor If:

Call your doctor if you develop symptoms that suggest liver cancer. Although the symptoms may be related to another liver disorder or some other ailment, it's best not to let them go undiagnosed for more than a few weeks. Early detection of cancer ensures better response to treatment.

Medically reviewed by Harold Burstein, MD, August 2005.

SOURCES: The Mayo Clinic. American Cancer Society. Allegheny General Hospital Liver Cancer Network

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