Liver cancer is a blanket term for the cancers originating in the liver. It is the sixth most common cancer in the world. You will be surprised to know that 80 percent of liver cancers occur due to two viral infections which are quite preventable, Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C.
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Hepatitis B has a vaccine which can prevent anyone from getting this deadly infection. So if you have not got one get it now for you and your family. It is a three dose vaccine at 0, 1 and 6 months interval. Consult your doctor for Hepatitis B vaccination. Hepatitis C still does not have a vaccine.
Both Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C are spread through body fluids, That means you should ensure that whenever you go to a doctor for an injection or blood transfusion, the needles should be new. And same thing should be ensured when you go to a barber for a hair cut or shaving. Also safe sex practices should be followed by using condoms. All this and you have taken care of 80 percent of your risk of having Liver Cancer.
Other things that you should be careful of are having less alcohol ( Maximum seven pegs in a week) because excess alcohol has been linked to higher liver cancer risk. Try and reduce your weight as obesity is also one risk factor that you need to be careful of.
A toxin named Aflatoxin has been linked with liver cancer. It is a contaminant fungus found in poorly stored cereals and pulses. Thankfully its prevalence is less in India. But be wary of what you eat.
Liver cancer manifests as abdominal pain on the right side and jaundice ( yellowish discolouration of eyes). Other features can be bloating sensation, bony pain and vomiting. Consul your doctor immediately if you have any of these symptoms. An ultrasound may pick it up early.
Do not worry, help is available. With rapidly advancing medical science, Liver cancer has a good cure rate if detected early.
If you want to know about any other cancer or other health problem, contact us.
Hepatitis B has a vaccine which can prevent anyone from getting this deadly infection. So if you have not got one get it now for you and your family. It is a three dose vaccine at 0, 1 and 6 months interval. Consult your doctor for Hepatitis B vaccination. Hepatitis C still does not have a vaccine.
Both Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C are spread through body fluids, That means you should ensure that whenever you go to a doctor for an injection or blood transfusion, the needles should be new. And same thing should be ensured when you go to a barber for a hair cut or shaving. Also safe sex practices should be followed by using condoms. All this and you have taken care of 80 percent of your risk of having Liver Cancer.
Other things that you should be careful of are having less alcohol ( Maximum seven pegs in a week) because excess alcohol has been linked to higher liver cancer risk. Try and reduce your weight as obesity is also one risk factor that you need to be careful of.
A toxin named Aflatoxin has been linked with liver cancer. It is a contaminant fungus found in poorly stored cereals and pulses. Thankfully its prevalence is less in India. But be wary of what you eat.
Liver cancer manifests as abdominal pain on the right side and jaundice ( yellowish discolouration of eyes). Other features can be bloating sensation, bony pain and vomiting. Consul your doctor immediately if you have any of these symptoms. An ultrasound may pick it up early.
Do not worry, help is available. With rapidly advancing medical science, Liver cancer has a good cure rate if detected early.
If you want to know about any other cancer or other health problem, contact us.
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