Description
The most common form of liver cancer.
Overview
Hepatocellular carcinoma most commonly occurs in people with liver disease, particularly in people with chronic hepatitis B and C.
Symptoms
Symptoms often don't appear in the early stages of the cancer. Later, some symptoms include weight loss, upper abdominal pain, and yellowing of the skin and the whites of the eyes.
Treatments
Treatments may include surgery, liver transplant, and treatments that use heat or cold to hurt the cancer cells. Other options might include radiation therapy and treatment with medicines, such as chemotherapy, targeted therapy and immunotherapy.
Last Updated: March 21st, 2025