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Liver cancer


Overview

Liver cancer begins in the football-sized organ in the upper right area of the belly (liver).

Symptoms

p>Symptoms are uncommon in the early stages of liver cancer. Later, symptoms may include weight loss, belly pain, vomiting, and yellowed skin.

Treatments

Treatments vary but may include removal of part of the liver, transplant, chemotherapy, and radiation.