Few things in life are as frightening as being diagnosed with liver cancer. It is a deadly disease that often comes with few warning signs or symptoms, which can make it more shocking when you learn that you have it.
While some people are lucky enough to catch it early and receive treatment that can prolong their life, for others, it is a death sentence. Just the thought of it is enough to send a chill down your spine. However, not all people are educated abou... Read More
August 31, 2022 |
RGCIRC Team
The liver is a vital organ responsible for many of the body's metabolic processes. It helps in digestion, is a storage organ, and acts as a blood purifier. Liver cancer is a health concern for the cancer community. The primary cause of liver cancer is fatty liver disease, which has become increasingly common due to obesity, excessive drinking, and liver disease.
It's essential to know that liver cancer is a life-threatening condition, which is unfortunately be... Read More
July 10, 2022 |
RGCIRC Team
Millions of people lose their lives every year due to cancer out of which around 7 lakh people die due to liver cancer specifically.
Liver cancer refers to the abnormal growth of diseased cells in the liver. It is one of the most common diseases of the digestive system and has a very high rate of death.
With the innovation and improvement in each treatment method such as therapy, early detection, screening, and prevent... Read More
April 11, 2022 |
RGCIRC Team
The liver is the blood purifier of the body, which is situated above the abdomen, below the diaphragm i.e., the upper right area of the stomach. It removes the harmful substances from the blood out of the body. It also produces bile acid, which is used for the digestion of fat.
It creates other important substances, which are used in many other functions of the body such as clotting of blood in case of injury.
When a... Read More
December 10, 2021 |
RGCIRC Team
The liver is the largest organ of the human body and is found above the abdomen space, just below the right ribs. The liver is also one of those essential organs without which a human being cannot survive. According to a World Cancer Research Journal study, the world saw approximately 8.5 lakh cases of liver cancer in 2018.
Many information is available regarding other cancer types such as lung cancer, blood cancer, and breast cancer. Yet, not many people are aware of some rare facts related to liver cancer, which often becomes a h... Read More
May 25, 2021 |
RGCIRC Team
Cancer survival rates give you a definitive idea of the number of healthy and alive people after suffering from cancer. The statistics do not convey the exact length of the life of a patient after the procedure. The numbers give you valuable insight into the success of a given cancer treatment procedure conducted by various hospitals.
The survival rates are mere estimates and are usually based on past outcomes of many people with particular cancer. These statistics fail to predict what happens in any specific individual's case. The... Read More
April 17, 2021 |
RGCIRC Team
Chemotherapy is a drug-based treatment for getting rid of cancer cells. It may be an alternative for patients whose liver cancer is too advanced for surgery and hasn't responded to local therapies like embolization or ablation or targeted therapy.
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March 18, 2021 |
RGCIRC Team
Do you know about the major cause of liver cancer? Well, liver scarring (or cirrhosis) caused due to hepatitis B or C infection or excessive consumption of alcohol is the main culprit.
Generally, around 80% of primary liver cancers are the result of an infection caused by hepatitis B or C virus. This virus may harm your health for several years and further leads to liver cirr... Read More
December 15, 2020 |
RGCIRC Team
Liver cancer has reached epidemic proportions lately. Courtesy World Cancer Research Journal, the liver cancer incidence rate stood at 10.1 per one million people and the mortality rate was 9.5 per 0.1 million population in 2017. Cancer.net puts the estimated number of infected Americans at 42,220 with 11,610 females and 30,610 males. Notably, the incidences have increased three folds since 1980 presenting a serious threat to public health. The same resource indicates Southeast Asia and sub-Saharan Africa to be the most affected r... Read More
February 5, 2020 |
RGCIRC Team
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