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The cancer cells that originate in the liver give rise to liver cancer. The liver is the largest glandular organ that performs the function of removing toxins and harmful substances. This organ is found in the upper right side of the abdomen, underneath the diaphragm, and above the stomach. The constant filtering of the blood is done in the liver, which is then circulated throughout the body. This organ is also responsible for producing bile, a substance that helps in digesting vitamins, nutrients, fats, etc. The liver also stores glucose which helps at times when we are not eating.
The growth of the cancer cells in this vital organ disorients the important functions performed by it. With their gradual and aggressive growth, these cancer cells break from the initial site and spread to other parts and organs of the body.
However, it is often noticed that the cancer cells that spread to the liver from other organs are much more common than the cancer cells originating from the liver.
In the case of liver cancer, most signs go undetected in the early stages. The symptoms experienced when it is advanced are as follows:
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