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Cancer of the colon or rectum (colorectal cancer) usually develops slowly, over several years. Take this simple assessment to learn about your risks for this type of cancer.

OverviewSee All
 Liver Cancer: Introduction in Overview
Cancer is when cells in the body change and grow out of control. Liver cancer is cancer that starts in your liver. ...more
 Alcohol-Induced Liver Disease in Overview
Alcohol-induced liver disease is caused by heavy use of alcohol. The liver's job is to break down alcohol. If you drink more than it can process, it can become badly damaged. ...more
 Liver Cancer: Risk Factors in Overview
Anyone can get liver cancer. But there are some factors that can increase your risk for it. ...more
 Liver Cancer: Symptoms in Overview
Liver cancer often does not cause symptoms in its early stages. But it can cause symptoms. Learn what symptoms to watch for. ...more
 Liver Cancer: Treatment Questions in Overview
Talking with healthcare providers about your liver cancer can be overwhelming. Here are some questions to ask during your appointments. ...more
 Ampullary Cancer in Overview
Detailed information about causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of ampullary cancer. ...more
 Carcinoid Tumor in Overview
Carcinoid tumor is a rare type of tumor that grows slowly....more
 Liver Cancer: Introduction in Overview
Cancer is when cells in the body change and grow out of control. Liver cancer is cancer that starts in your liver. ...more
 Alcohol-Induced Liver Disease in Overview
Alcohol-induced liver disease is caused by heavy use of alcohol. The liver's job is to break down alcohol. If you drink more than it can process, it can become badly damaged. ...more
 Liver Cancer: Risk Factors in Overview
Anyone can get liver cancer. But there are some factors that can increase your risk for it. ...more
 Liver Cancer: Symptoms in Overview
Liver cancer often does not cause symptoms in its early stages. But it can cause symptoms. Learn what symptoms to watch for. ...more
 Liver Cancer: Treatment Questions in Overview
Talking with healthcare providers about your liver cancer can be overwhelming. Here are some questions to ask during your appointments. ...more
 Ampullary Cancer in Overview
Detailed information about causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of ampullary cancer. ...more
 Carcinoid Tumor in Overview
Carcinoid tumor is a rare type of tumor that grows slowly....more
Understanding Your DiagnosisSee All
 Common Liver Tests in Understanding Your Diagnosis
Detailed information on the most common liver function tests, including serum bilirubin test, serum albumin test, serum alkaline phosphatase test, serum aminotransferases, prothrombin time test, alanine transaminase test, aspartate transaminase test, gamm ...more
 Abdominal Ultrasound in Understanding Your Diagnosis
An abdominal ultrasound is an imaging test used to assess the organs and structures in the belly. Read on to learn what to expect before, during, and after the test. ...more
A CT scan is a type of imaging test. It uses X-rays and computer technology to make images of the body. A CT scan can make detailed pictures of any part of the body, including the bones, muscles, fat, organs, and blood vessels. They are more detailed than regular X-rays. ...more
 Liver Biopsy in Understanding Your Diagnosis
A liver biopsy is a test used to diagnose liver conditions. Read on to learn more about the procedure. ...more
 Liver Scan in Understanding Your Diagnosis
A liver scan is an imaging test to look at your liver and see how well it is working. This test may also be called a liver-spleen scan because the healthcare provider often looks at the spleen at the same time. ...more
Being told you have liver cancer can be scary, and you may have many questions. But you have people on your healthcare team to help. ...more
If your healthcare provider thinks you might have liver cancer, certain exams and tests will be done to know for sure. These may include blood tests, imaging tests, and a liver biopsy. ...more
After a diagnosis of liver cancer, you'll likely have other tests. These tests help your healthcare providers learn more about your cancer. ...more
 Common Liver Tests in Understanding Your Diagnosis
Detailed information on the most common liver function tests, including serum bilirubin test, serum albumin test, serum alkaline phosphatase test, serum aminotransferases, prothrombin time test, alanine transaminase test, aspartate transaminase test, gamm ...more
 Abdominal Ultrasound in Understanding Your Diagnosis
An abdominal ultrasound is an imaging test used to assess the organs and structures in the belly. Read on to learn what to expect before, during, and after the test. ...more
A CT scan is a type of imaging test. It uses X-rays and computer technology to make images of the body. A CT scan can make detailed pictures of any part of the body, including the bones, muscles, fat, organs, and blood vessels. They are more detailed than regular X-rays. ...more
 Liver Biopsy in Understanding Your Diagnosis
A liver biopsy is a test used to diagnose liver conditions. Read on to learn more about the procedure. ...more
 Liver Scan in Understanding Your Diagnosis
A liver scan is an imaging test to look at your liver and see how well it is working. This test may also be called a liver-spleen scan because the healthcare provider often looks at the spleen at the same time. ...more
Being told you have liver cancer can be scary, and you may have many questions. But you have people on your healthcare team to help. ...more
If your healthcare provider thinks you might have liver cancer, certain exams and tests will be done to know for sure. These may include blood tests, imaging tests, and a liver biopsy. ...more
After a diagnosis of liver cancer, you'll likely have other tests. These tests help your healthcare providers learn more about your cancer. ...more
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Deciding on TreatmentSee All
Several types of treatment can be used for liver cancer. Learn about the different choices. ...more
Systemic therapies are medicines that travel all through the body to kill cancer cells or slow their growth. They may be given right into your blood (as an IV), as a shot, or as pills you take at home. ...more
Radiation for liver cancer is given in two main ways: external, with a machine, and internally, with radioactive beads. ...more
 Liver Cancer: Surgery in Deciding on Treatment
Which type you have depends on the size of the cancer, where it is, how much it has spread, how well the rest of the liver is working, your overall health, and other factors. ...more
Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) is a way to destroy tissue in the body. It can be used as a treatment for cancer. To do it, electricity is sent into a tumor using a needle electrode. The electricity creates heat that kills the cancer cells. ...more
Several types of treatment can be used for liver cancer. Learn about the different choices. ...more
Systemic therapies are medicines that travel all through the body to kill cancer cells or slow their growth. They may be given right into your blood (as an IV), as a shot, or as pills you take at home. ...more
Radiation for liver cancer is given in two main ways: external, with a machine, and internally, with radioactive beads. ...more
 Liver Cancer: Surgery in Deciding on Treatment
Which type you have depends on the size of the cancer, where it is, how much it has spread, how well the rest of the liver is working, your overall health, and other factors. ...more
Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) is a way to destroy tissue in the body. It can be used as a treatment for cancer. To do it, electricity is sent into a tumor using a needle electrode. The electricity creates heat that kills the cancer cells. ...more
Managing Side EffectsSee All
You may have difficulty eating or lose your appetite during cancer treatment. Try eating small, frequent meals throughout the day. To improve your appetite, don't drink beverages with your meals. ...more
Fatigue can come and go or stay constant for a while. Fatigue from chemotherapy tends to happen a few days after the treatment, peaks, and then gets better before the next treatment. Fatigue from radiation may not happen right away. ...more
Chemotherapy Side EffectsOther Treatment Side Effects
You may have difficulty eating or lose your appetite during cancer treatment. Try eating small, frequent meals throughout the day. To improve your appetite, don't drink beverages with your meals. ...more
Fatigue can come and go or stay constant for a while. Fatigue from chemotherapy tends to happen a few days after the treatment, peaks, and then gets better before the next treatment. Fatigue from radiation may not happen right away. ...more
Cancer FAQsSee All
 Liver Cancer Overview in Cancer FAQs
Liver cancer is cancer that starts in your liver. There are different kinds of liver cancer, but the most common type in adults is called hepatocellular carcinoma. Learn more about symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. ...more
 Liver Cancer Overview in Cancer FAQs
Liver cancer is cancer that starts in your liver. There are different kinds of liver cancer, but the most common type in adults is called hepatocellular carcinoma. Learn more about symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. ...more