Cancer of the liver

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In medicine, cancer is a general term for any of a number of different diseases where some of the body's own cells divide in an uncontrolled manner. The resulting new cells can form a malignant tumor (a neoplasm) or propagate throughout the body.

Treatment of cancer typically involves surgery to remove tumors and nearby lymph nodes to which the cancer may have spread, combined with radiation therapy and/or chemotherapy. The latter two target cells in the body that are rapidly dividing. This includes the cancer cells but also certain healthy ones, which is the reason for the severe side effects of these treatments.

Cancers are capable of spreading through the body by two mechanisms: local invasion and distant metastasis. Invasion refers to the direct migration and penetration by cancer cells into neighboring tissues. Metastasis refers to the ability of cancer cells to penetrate into lymphatic and blood vessels, circulate through the bloodstream, and then invade normal tissues elsewhere in the body. Cancer is most deadly when it metastasizes.

CancerBACUP
Information and support from this UK organization which addresses many of the types of tumors. Includes access to online booklets and other resources.
CancerNausea.com
Presents information to help manage nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy or radiation treatments.
COX-2 Inhibitors: Cancer
Information about these treatment agents which is based on an educational grant from the Pharmacia company.
ACOR Support
Links-based listing by the Association of Online Cancer Resources.
CancerCare
Topics of interest to patients and their families including treatment side-effects, pain control, nutrition and bereavement.

Cancer of the liver