https://padlet.com/more8750/ma0syxl8q6w2 en-us 2018-12-10 01:18:17 UTC 2018-12-10 04:41:44 UTC hello@padlet.com more8750 https://padlet.com/more8750/ma0syxl8q6w2/wish/312746322 Liver Cancer is a cancer that starts in the liver. Mostly broken up into two main categories which are primary (Malignant tumour), and Bile Duct Cancer (Starts in bile ducts connects liver to bowel). Different types include Hepatcellular Carcinoma, Cholangio Cinoma, Liver Angiosarcoma and Hepatoblastoma.]]> 2018-12-10 01:22:15 UTC https://padlet.com/more8750/ma0syxl8q6w2/wish/312746322 more8750 https://padlet.com/more8750/ma0syxl8q6w2/wish/312750806 Some of the main causes of this cancer include a previous liver disease, drinking too much alcohol infections from hepatitis B or C. It can also be caused from cancer cells starting from anywhere in the body then making the way to the liver which there the cancer grows. This cancer can also run in genetics.]]> 2018-12-10 01:56:34 UTC https://padlet.com/more8750/ma0syxl8q6w2/wish/312750806 more8750 https://padlet.com/more8750/ma0syxl8q6w2/wish/312756927 * Weakness
* Pain in liver
* Unexplained weight loss
* Nausea
* Vomiting
* Yellowing of the skin
* Loss of appetite
* Darkening in urine
* Swelling in abdomen
* Bleeding
* Bruising easily 
* Discomfort and tenderness
* Fatigue]]> 2018-12-10 02:48:08 UTC https://padlet.com/more8750/ma0syxl8q6w2/wish/312756927 more8750 https://padlet.com/more8750/ma0syxl8q6w2/wish/312762559 There are tests that can be done to find the cancer early such as liver function tests, if there is a presence of alpha-fetoprotein in blood could be a sign of liver cancer, a CT or MRI could also be used as well as imaging scans such as an ultrasound. ]]> 2018-12-10 03:30:53 UTC https://padlet.com/more8750/ma0syxl8q6w2/wish/312762559 more8750 https://padlet.com/more8750/ma0syxl8q6w2/wish/312765132 A liver biopsy can be preformed (removing a small piece of liver tissue), taking blood tests to see if the cancer is in the bloodstream, PET-CT is another test where they use nuclear medicine to take a X-RAY image of the liver.]]> 2018-12-10 03:49:57 UTC https://padlet.com/more8750/ma0syxl8q6w2/wish/312765132 more8750 https://padlet.com/more8750/ma0syxl8q6w2/wish/312766838 Liver Cancer is more common for people over the age of 50 but can be younger ages can get it if they drink too much alcohol, obesity and diabetes. Liver cancer is more common in men than women with a two to one ratio. ]]> 2018-12-10 04:04:41 UTC https://padlet.com/more8750/ma0syxl8q6w2/wish/312766838 more8750 https://padlet.com/more8750/ma0syxl8q6w2/wish/312768038 Dieting can cause liver cancer if too much alcohol is being consumed daily over a long period of time. Eating a balanced diet and foods that have protein and whole grain as well as vegetables can prevent this cancer  and help keep a healthy body, having healthy relationships, staying active, going to therapies as well as working.]]> 2018-12-10 04:14:18 UTC https://padlet.com/more8750/ma0syxl8q6w2/wish/312768038 more8750 https://padlet.com/more8750/ma0syxl8q6w2/wish/312768650 There are many ways to prevent this cancer in an environment such as staying away from harsh chemicals, maintaining a health weight and eating the right foods, taking measures to prevent Hepatitis B and C, as well as staying away from illegal drugs]]> 2018-12-10 04:18:27 UTC https://padlet.com/more8750/ma0syxl8q6w2/wish/312768650 more8750 https://padlet.com/more8750/ma0syxl8q6w2/wish/312769231 There are many treatments for Liver Cancer such as a liver transplant where the whole liver is completely replaced, Ablation is a use of heat or ethanol injections to destroy the cancer, Hepatectomy is sued to remove only a portion of the liver, Chemotherapy is a harsh drug used to destroy the cancer, as well as Palliative treatment.]]> 2018-12-10 04:22:28 UTC https://padlet.com/more8750/ma0syxl8q6w2/wish/312769231 more8750 https://padlet.com/more8750/ma0syxl8q6w2/wish/312770308 * Causes confusion
* Causes fluid build-up in lungs
* Primary Liver Cancer mostly cannot be cured and if it is, it will come back
* Liver is responsible for producing Bile
* The liver is the largest glandular organ
* The liver helps keep body free of toxins and harmful substances.
* In 2017, 2500 Canadians were diagnosed with liver cancer

]]> 2018-12-10 04:30:55 UTC https://padlet.com/more8750/ma0syxl8q6w2/wish/312770308 more8750 https://padlet.com/more8750/ma0syxl8q6w2/wish/312771049   ]]> 2018-12-10 04:36:34 UTC https://padlet.com/more8750/ma0syxl8q6w2/wish/312771049