Liver cancer is often called a ‘silent killer’ because it often develops quietly, showing little to no obvious symptoms in early stages. It is assumed that loss of appetite is an early warning sign of liver cancer, however, research shows that this disease often begins with subtle, easily overlooked changes in the body.
The most common type of liver cancer is hepatocellular carcinoma, which has a reputation of inhibiting silent symptoms. Risk factors of liver cancer include chronic hepatitis B or C infection, cirrhosis from alcohol or fatty liver disease, obesity, and exposure to certain toxins.
Early detection of liver cancer symptoms can significantly improve treatment outcomes. Studies have shown that timely diagnosis, followed by interventions such as surgery, liver transplant, or targeted therapies, can significantly increase survival rates.
Liver cancer: Not lack of appetite, but these are the early symptoms of this disease
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