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Interventional Radiology Treatments for Liver Cancer
Interventional Radiology — Interventional radiologists provide minimally invasive treatments that help liver cancer patients extend life and improve quality of life. Surgical removal of liver tumors offers the best chance for a cure. Unfortunately, liver tumors are often ...More…
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General Information About Childhood Liver Cancer
National Cancer Institute — Childhood liver cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the liver. Certain diseases and disorders can increase the risk of developing childhood liver cancer. Possible signs of childhood liver cancer include a ...More…
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General Information About Adult Primary Liver Cancer
National Cancer Institute — Adult primary liver cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the liver. Having hepatitis or cirrhosis can affect the risk of developing adult primary liver cancer. Possible signs of adult primary liver cancer ...More…
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What You Need To Know About Liver Cancer
National Cancer Institute — Learning about medical care for liver cancer can help you take an active part in making choices about your care. This booklet tells about: This booklet is mainly about adult liver cancer. It does not deal with childhood liver cancer. Information ...More…
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Sorafenib for Advanced Liver Cancer Increases Survival
National Cancer Institute — Adapted from the NCI Cancer Bulletin, vol. 4/no. 19, June 12, 2007 (see the current issue). The targeted drug sorafenib (Nexavar®) has improved the survival of patients with advanced liver cancer, a fatal disease that is becoming more common ...More…
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Nexavar Improves Survival in Advanced Liver Cancer
American Cancer Society — People with advanced liver cancer lived about 3 months longer when given the drug Nexavar (sorafenib) compared to those given a placebo, according to new research. In a presentation at the annual meeting of the American Society of Clinical ...More…
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Researchers Discover New Biomarkers for Liver Cancer
National Cancer Institute — Researchers have found that a unique pattern of activity in cells surrounding a liver tumor can accurately predict whether the cancer will spread to other parts of the liver or to other parts of the body. The preliminary research was led by a ...More…
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Detailed Guide: Liver Cancer
American Cancer Society — Get Printer-Friendly Document: Liver Cancer Detailed Guide What Is Liver Cancer? What Are The Key Statistics About Liver Cancer? What Are the Risk Factors for Liver Cancer? Do We Know What Causes Liver Cancer? Can Liver Cancer Be Prevented? Can ...More…
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General Information About Childhood Liver Cancer
National Cancer Institute — Childhood liver cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the liver. Certain diseases and disorders can increase the risk of developing childhood liver cancer. Possible signs of childhood liver cancer include a ...More…
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How Many People Get Liver Cancer?
American Cancer Society — The American Cancer Society's most recent estimates for primary liver and bile duct cancers in the United States are for 2009: This cancer is more common in men than in women. An average man's lifetime risk of getting liver or bile duct cancer is ...More…
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What's New in Liver Cancer Research?
American Cancer Society — There is always research going on in the area of liver cancer. Scientists are looking at the causes of liver cancer, ways to prevent it, and ways to improve treatments. Researchers are looking at ways to prevent or treat hepatitis before it ...More…
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New Compound May Protect Against Liver Cancer
National Institutes of Health — Researchers have identified a new compound called CDDO-Im that protects against the development of liver cancer in laboratory animals. The compound appears to stimulate the enzymes that remove toxic substances from the cells, thereby increasing ...More…