What is Hepatocellular carcinoma?

 

• Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is the most common type of primary liver cancer.

 

 

Who is impacted?

 

• Most of the time, hepatocellular carcinoma occurs in people who have chronic liver disease such as cirrhosis or infections caused by hepatitis B or hepatitis C.

 

 

How is Hepatocellular carcinoma diagnosed?

 

• The following tests and procedures are used to diagnose hepatocellular carcinoma:
  • Blood tests
  • Imaging tests
  • Liver biopsy

 

 

How is Hepatocellular carcinoma treated?

 

• Treatment is primarily based on the size and location of hepatocellular carcinoma as well as the functioning of the liver and overall health of the patient:
  • Surgery
  • Liver transplant surgery
  • Destroying cancer cells with heat or cold (ablation procedures)
  • Chemotherapy and/or radiation
  • Targeted drug therapy

 

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/hepatocellular-carcinoma/cdc-20354552