Liver Cancer

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Reviewed August 2011

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Title:   Liver cancer
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Liver cancer can be a primary cancer (starts in the liver) or a secondary cancer (starts in another part of the body and spreads to the liver). Liver cancer usually has no symptoms in its early stages. Later symptoms can include pain in the abdomen, fever, yellowing of the skin and eyes (jaundice) and weight loss. Treatment may include surgery, chemotherapy and radiotherapy.
Date:   Jun 2011
Title:   Focal liver lesion and risk factors for hepatocellular carcinoma
Publisher:   Department of Health Western Australia
Description:   This pathway provides a diagnostic imaging algorithm for a patient with a focal liver lesion and risk factors for hepatocellular carcinoma.
Date:   Jun 2011
Title:   Surveillance for hepatocellular carcinoma
Publisher:   Department of Health Western Australia
Description:   Surveillance imaging algorithm for patients with known risk factors for hepatocellular carcinoma.
Date:   Dec 2010
Title:   The management of hepatitis B
Publisher:   Australian Prescriber
Description:   Chronic hepatitis B affects almost 1% of Australians, many of whom are born in endemic areas outside Australia. This infection can shorten lifespan, usually because of cirrhosis or hepatocellular carcinoma.
Date:   Aug 2009
Title:   Diagnostic imaging algorithm for 'Investigation of a focal liver nodule
Publisher:   Department of Health Western Australia
Description:   Diagnostic imaging algorithm for 'Investigation of a focal liver nodule.' The emphasis of the pathway is to direct the reader to a more appropriate algorithm, based on the assessment of patient risk factors.
Date:   May 2009
Title:   Selective internal radiation therapy [SIRT]: SIR-Spheres®
Publisher:   The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists (RANZCR)
Description:   Detailed information for consumers and carers about selective internal radiation therapy [SIRT]: SIR-Spheres® - including what it is and what it is used for, how to prepare, how it is done, risks and benefits and after effects
Date:   May 2009
Title:   Incidental liver nodule
Publisher:   Department of Health Western Australia
Description:   Management strategy for an incidental liver nodule in patients without a history of malignancy or risk factors for hepatocellular carcinoma.
Date:   May 2009
Title:   Focal liver lesion and a history of previous malignancy
Publisher:   Department of Health Western Australia
Description:   Diagnostic imaging algorithm for a patient with a focal liver lesion and a history of previous malignancy.
Date:   Apr 2009
Title:   Liver cancer: treatment - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Treatment of liver cancer depends on the type of tumour, the stage it has reached, and the general health of the person and their liver.
Date:   Mar 2009
Title:   Metastases to the liver
Publisher:   Virtual Medical Centre.com
Description:   Information on the symptoms, treatment and diagnosis of liver cancer metastates by professional health specialists.
Date:   Feb 2008
Title:   Liver cancer (hepatocellular carcinoma)
Publisher:   Virtual Medical Centre.com
Description:   Information on the symptoms, treatment and diagnosis of liver cancer by professional health specialists.
Date:   Feb 2008
Title:   Liver cancer
Publisher:   The Cancer Council Victoria
Description:   Liver cancer is uncommon and also known as hepatocellular cancer, hepatocellular carcinoma or hepatoma.
Date:   Mar 2007
Title:   Liver cancer: types - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Liver cancer often occurs as a secondary form of cancer (metastases) that has spread from other parts of the body. Read about primary and secondary liver cancers and their risk factors.
Date:   Aug 2001
Title:   Liver cancer: symptoms - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Liver cancers often do not produce symptoms for some time during their growth.
Date:   Jul 2001

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