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Understanding secondary liver cancer
Find out more about the liver, what secondary cancer in the liver is, and what the symptoms of secondary liver cancer are.
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The liver
The liver is the largest organ in the body. It carries out important functions.
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What is secondary cancer in the liver?
Secondary cancer in the liver happens when cancer cells spread to the liver from a primary cancer elsewhere in the body.
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Symptoms of secondary cancer in the liver
These symptoms can be caused by other conditions, but it’s important to get them checked by your doctor or nurse.
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Why do cancers come back?
Sometimes, tiny cancer cells are left behind after cancer treatment. These can divide to form a new tumour.
Liver cancer explained
Liver surgeon Aamir Khan talks about primary liver cancer. He explains the symptoms, how liver cancer is diagnosed, possible causes, and treatments.
Liver cancer explained
Liver surgeon Aamir Khan talks about primary liver cancer. He explains the symptoms, how liver cancer is diagnosed, possible causes, and treatments.
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Liver, secondary cancer
Secondary liver cancer is cancer that has spread to the liver from a primary cancer somewhere else in the body. This group is for people affected by secondary liver cancer to share experiences and get support.
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