What are the symptoms of liver cancer?

Cancer that starts in the liver cells (hepatocyte) is called liver cancer. As with many other cancers, liver cancer symptoms often do not appear in the early stages. Symptoms appear at a later stage. Liver cancer, also known as hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC)

Bloating

Fatigue

Dark-colored urine

Lump right below the rib cage or pain near the right side of the abdomen

Jaundice

Unexplained loss of appetite

Losing weight without trying

Upper abdominal pain

Nausea and vomiting

General weakness

Abdominal swelling

Yellow discoloration of your skin and the whites of your eyes (jaundice)

White, chalky stools

An enlarged liver, felt as a mass under the ribs on the right side

An enlarged spleen, felt as a mass under the ribs on the left side

Fluid buildup in the abdomen: This is called ascites and can cause the abdomen to swell.

If you experience or anyone close to you has any of these symptoms, it is important to see a doctor right away.

Liver cancer is a serious disease, but early diagnosis and treatment can improve the chances of survival.