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Liver cancer - Better Health Channel.

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Topic: Liver
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Sort Desciption: Liver cancer can be a primary cancer (starts in the liver) or a secondary cancer (starts in another part of the body and spreads to the liver). Primary liver cancer is one of the less common cancers in Victoria. Secondary liver cancers are the most common liver cancers. Liver cancer usually has no symptoms in the early stages. ...

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Liver cancer can be a primary cancer (starts in the liver) or a secondary cancer (starts in another part of the body and spreads to the liver). Primary liver cancer is one of the less common cancers in Victoria. Secondary liver cancers are the most common liver cancers. Liver cancer usually has no symptoms in the early stages. Functions of the liver The liver is the largest organ inside the body. It is located on the right hand side of the abdomen and is protected by the ribcage. The liver will function normally with only a small portion of it in working order. Its functions include: Destroying harmful substances, such as alcohol, and getting rid of waste products. Converting food containing fats and sugars to be used by the body for energy. Producing bile to help the digestion of food. Primary liver cancers Primary liver cancer is one of the less common cancers in Victoria with about 240 people diagnosed each year. It is more common in men, and people aged over 65 years. Most primary liver cancers start in liver cells (hepatocellular carcinoma); others start in a bile duct (cholangiocarcinoma). In the western world, most people who develop primary liver cancer also have cirrhosis of the liver. This is scarring of the liver due to causes including heavy alcohol drinking over a long period of ...

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