Important Information To Know About Liver Cancer

Diagnosis

When symptoms arise, a proper diagnosis can be made and is accomplished in several different manners. Blood tests measure the levels of alfa-fetoprotein and des-gamma-carboxy prothrombin, both of which, if elevated, is cause for concern. CT scans, ultrasounds, and MRIs allow doctors to see any abnormalities in the liver in addition to other body parts through medical imaging. These imaging tests are particularly important when determining whether liver cancer has spread to other parts of the body. A liver biopsy involves examination of a small sample of the suspicious tissue, but comes with the risk of bleeding, infection, and spreading of potentially infected cells.

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