Liver cancer is a malignant tumour arising in the liver, often on a background of cirrhosis or hepatitis. When caught early it can be treated with surgical resection or transplantation, offering the best chance of cure.
| Definition | Malignant tumour of the liver |
| Risk factors | Hepatitis B/C, cirrhosis, fatty liver, alcohol |
| When to see a surgeon | Suspicious liver lesion, rising AFP, or known cirrhosis |
| Curative options | Resection · transplantation · ablation (stage-dependent) |
What is liver cancer?
Liver cancer most commonly arises in people with long-standing liver disease. The main type, hepatocellular carcinoma, develops in damaged or cirrhotic livers, which is why high-risk patients benefit from regular surveillance.
Symptoms & diagnosis
Early liver cancer often has no symptoms and is found on surveillance scans. Later signs include upper-abdomen pain, weight loss and jaundice. Diagnosis uses ultrasound, CT/MRI and tumour markers.
Treatment options
Early tumours are treated by surgical resection or, in selected cases, liver transplantation — both potentially curative. Ablation, embolisation and systemic therapy are used depending on stage and liver function.
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Last reviewed: June 2026Frequently asked questions
Early liver cancer is potentially curable with surgical resection or transplantation, which is why surveillance in high-risk patients is so important.
People with hepatitis B or C, cirrhosis, heavy alcohol use or significant fatty liver disease are at higher risk and benefit from regular screening.
Yes. The liver can regenerate, so a healthy liver often tolerates removal of the cancerous portion when planned carefully by a specialist.
Look for a surgical gastroenterologist experienced in liver resection and multidisciplinary cancer care. Dr. Avinash Tank treats liver cancer at Dwarika Hospital, Ahmedabad, with 25+ years of GI cancer surgery experience.
लिवर कैंसर का इलाज ट्यूमर के आकार और लिवर के स्वास्थ्य पर निर्भर करता है — सर्जिकल रिसेक्शन एक मुख्य विकल्प है, जिसे अहमदाबाद के द्वारका हॉस्पिटल में डॉ. अविनाश टांक द्वारा किया जाता है।
Dr. Avinash Tank, Dwarika Hospital, Ahmedabad mein liver cancer surgery karte hain — tumor size aur liver health ke hisaab se treatment plan banaya jaata hai.
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