Abstract: . . .  liver cancer ? There are many kinds of tumors than can originate in the liver . Of the four main types that are cancerous (angiosarcomas, cholangiocarcinomas, hepatoblastomas, and hepatocellular carcinomas), hepatocellular carcinoma (also called hepatoma or HCC), is by far the most common, accounting for about 84 percent of all liver cancer cases. HCC starts growing in the hepatocytes, the main type of cell found in the liver . What are the risk factors for liver cancer ? A risk factor is anything that increases a person’s chance of getting a disease. There are several known risk factors for liver cancer : • Certain types of viral hepatitis, including chronic infection with hepatitis . . .
. . .  advantage of the National Cancer Institute’s PDQ, a computerized data bank. Call 1-800-4- CANCER and ask for the cancer information booklet for liver or any other cancer . You may also request a list of medical centers that specialize in treating cancers. This can serve as an excellent resource should you want a second opinion. If you are interested in participating in a clinical trial of newer, experimental therapies, ask for a list of current clinical trials or log on to the National Cancer Institute’s Web site at www.cancertrials.nci.nih.gov. This information is not intended to replace medical advice obtained directly from a physician. Mission Statement The National Foundation . . .
. . .  proposed. Skepticism may save your life. Don’t hesitate to get a qualified second opinion. Since the latest information on cancer treatment changes rapidly, every physician and patient should take advantage of the National Cancer Institute’s PDQ, a computerized data bank. Call 1-800-4- CANCER and ask for the cancer information booklet for liver or any other cancer . You may also request a list of medical centers that specialize in treating cancers. This can serve as an excellent resource should you want a second opinion. If you are interested in participating in a clinical trial of newer, experimental therapies, ask for a list of current clinical trials or log on to the National . . .
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