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.
Malignant tumour of the liver
Hepatitis B/C, cirrhosis, fatty liver, alcohol
Suspicious liver lesion, rising AFP, or known cirrhosis
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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How we treat Liver Cancer
Recommended treatment
Liver Cancer
Surgical and multi-modality treatment of liver tumours — including resection of primary and secondary cancers in a dedicated GI cancer unit.
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Dr. Avinash Tank, MBBS · MS (General Surgery) · MCh (Surgical Gastroenterology, SGPGIMS)
SGPGIMS (India's premier GI centre) + advanced training in Japan & South Korea. Super-specialist gastrointestinal, bariatric & cancer surgeon treating Liver Cancer at Dwarika Hospital — Gastro, Bariatric & Laparoscopic Surgery Center.
Proof, not promises
A large liver tumour resected with clear margins while preserving enough healthy liver to recover fully.
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Frequently 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.
Super-specialist GI, bariatric & cancer surgeon. SGPGIMS (India's premier GI centre) + advanced training in Japan & South Korea. Read full profile →
Last reviewed: July 2026