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Advanced Liver Cancer: What it Looks Like and How it’s Treated

According to recent studies, African Americans are showing increased incidences of liver cancer when compared to other ethnicities. It’s also been shown that African Americans are more likely to be diagnosed with advanced stages of liver cancer.

Health professionals have suggested that the late diagnoses may be linked to the difference in screening test results. 

To make things worse, African Americans who get diagnosed with advanced liver cancer have higher mortality rates than other ethnicities. When considering this information, it’s essential for you to know the common symptoms of advanced liver cancer and how it can be treated. 

Typical Symptoms of Advanced Liver Cancer

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As with several types of cancer, the symptoms of liver cancer become more pronounced at the advanced stage. These symptoms include:

  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Loss of appetite
  • Feeling extremely full after eating a regular meal
  • Pain in the stomach or the right shoulder
  • Sudden or constant fever
  • Unexplained weight loss
  • Yellowing in the skin and eyes
  • Swelling in the stomach
  • Signs of unusual bruising or bleeding

If the tumors have spread, there may also be changes throughout the body. That’s why you should contact your doctor as soon as you notice any new issues with how your body operates. 

Persons at Risk For Liver Cancer

While anyone can develop liver cancer, some persons are more at risk than others. According to medical professionals, the following persons should pay close attention to changes in their health:

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  • Persons who are over the age of 60
  • Males 
  • Persons who have been diagnosed with viral hepatitis
  • Persons with cirrhosis of the liver
  • Persons who have been diagnosed with diabetes
  • Persons with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease
  • Those who are obese
  • Persons who have been exposed to environmental factors such as aflatoxin from mold
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