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Key points Many things can affect the health of the liver and lead to long-term liver damage Cirrhosis is the result of long-term liver damage Cirrhosis means scarring of the liver The liver shrinks and becomes hard and lumpy It can cause serious health problems Fixing the underlying problem can stabilise disease, ensure the liver… Read more
Liver Foundation is Australia’s national peak body that works across all liver diseases. Since 1995, we have been working to ensure liver health is a priority for all. We strive to create a healthier community through promoting liver health and raising awareness and early detection of liver disease. We help people take control of their… Read more
The Liver Foundation funds research, informs and supports patients and their families, educates GPs, advocates for increased government funding for screening and treatment, and strives for a world free of liver disease. There is a wide range of evidence-based patient information available on the Your Liver and Living Well sections of this website. Accredited CPD… Read more
If you have cirrhosis, or a risk factor for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), you should be having an abdominal ultrasound every 6 months to monitor for an early liver cancer. What is an ultrasound? An ultrasound is a non-invasive, generally painless scan that creates a real-time picture of organs inside the body using high frequency sound waves. It can help to show… Read more
What is TACE? Transarterial chemoembolisation (TACE) is a type of treatment for liver cancer. It delivers cancer-fighting drugs (chemotherapy) straight to tumour through the hepatic artery (a blood vessel that goes to the liver). At the same time, the procedure blocks the artery to cut off the tumour’s blood supply. This process is called embolisation. It helps kill the tumour by starving it of blood. Liver… Read more
What is Selective Internal Radiation Therapy (SIRT)? SIRT, also known as transhepatic radioembolisation (TARE), is a nuclear medicine treatment designed for primary and metastatic liver cancers including hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). In this procedure, tiny radioactive beads (microspheres) made of glass or resin are injected directly into the liver arteries that supply the tumours. These beads lodge in… Read more
What is radiation therapy? Radiation therapy is used to treat many cancers and is increasingly being used to treat liver cancers with encouraging results. Advances in computing and engineering mean that high doses of radiation can now be delivered from many angles with extreme accuracy and minimal side effects. This helps destroy cancer cells while minimising damage… Read more
MRI can help to diagnose liver cancer if an ultrasound has shown up a suspicious lesion. What is Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)? Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a medical imaging technique that uses a strong magnetic field and computer-generated radio waves to create detailed images of the organs and tissues inside your body. A contrast… Read more
If your primary liver cancer is not suitable for other treatments such as surgery, ablation or TACE, then drugs may be used. There are 2 types of drug therapy for liver cancer: Targeted therapy and Immunotherapy. Targeted therapy works by destroying cancer cells without harming healthy ones. Immunotherapy works by using the body’s own… Read more
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