Hepatobiliary Cancer

Hepatobiliary cancer refers to a group of malignancies affecting the liver, gallbladder, and bile ducts. These cancers often develop silently, showing symptoms only in advanced stages, making early diagnosis and timely intervention crucial. Factors such as chronic liver disease, viral hepatitis, and lifestyle choices can contribute to their development. A skilled Surgical Oncologist, specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of hepatobiliary cancers. With a focus on evidence-based approaches, he emphasizes the importance of comprehensive evaluation and multidisciplinary care to improve patient outcomes. Understanding the complexities of these cancers can aid in early detection and better management strategies.

Symptoms of Hepatobiliary Cancer

• • Nausea & Vomiting
  • Abdominal bloating
  • Loss of appetite
  • Weakness & fatigue

Risk Factor of Hepatobiliary Cancer

• • Men are more likely to get hepatocellular carcinoma than women
  • Obesity can increase the risk for hepatocellularcarcinoma
  • Studies have suggested a link between diabetes and liver cancer. This is likely due to the link between diabetes and fatty liver disease
  • Diseases that disrupt the normal metabolism of the body have been shown to increase your risk of liver cancer
  • Long-term alcohol use has been linked to an increased risk of liver cancer. Regular, heavy alcohol use can damage the liver, leading to inflammation. This, in turn, might raise the risk of liver cancer
  • Studies have found a link between liver cancer and some rare diseases like alpha -1-antitrypsin deficiency, tyrosinemia, and Wilson’s disease, haemochromatosis
  • Patients with known cirrhosis, chronic liver disease (Hepatitis B/C, ETOH related), chronic infection HBV, HCV
  • Exposure to Aflatoxins

Primary Liver Tumour

May develop new symptoms like jaundice and mass or fluid tummy from solitary to multiple, from one side to another side, or diffuse involvement of entire liver. It spreads to lungs, bones, blood vessels and lymph nodes.

Secondary (Metastatic) tumour

Generally Stage IV tumours can involve the liver. Site of origin could be GI tract or other organ (lung, thyroid, breast, biliary tract, and pancreas). Patient with chronic liver disease should undergo screening to detect tumour at an early stage.