Liver Cancer
Elevated Biomarkers
AFP
Symptoms:
- Unexplained weight loss
- Loss of appetite
- Feeling of fullness after a small meal
- Nausea or vomiting
- Abdominal pain or tenderness, especially in the upper right part of the abdomen
- Jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes)
- Swelling in the abdomen or legs
- Fatigue or weakenss
- Itching
Signs:
- Enlarged liver or spleen
- Ascites (accumulation of fluid in the abdomen)
- Jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes)
Risk Factors
- Chronic viral hepatitis (Hepatitis B or C)
- Cirrhosis (scarring of the liver)
- Heavy alcohol use
- Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) or non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH)
- Obesiry
- Diabetes
- Exposure to aflatoxins (toxins produced by certain molds)
- Family history of liver cancer
- Certain genetic conditions (hemochromatosis, Wilson’s disease)
- Smoking
Other Screening Tools:
- Liver function tests: Recommended for individuals with risk factors for liver cancer or symptoms suggestive of liver dysfunction.
- Imaging tests (ultrasound, CT scan, MRI): Recommended for individuals with risk factors for liver cancer or symptoms suggestive of liver dysfunction
- Alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) blood test: Recommended for individuals with risk factors for liver cancer or symptoms suggestive of liver dysfunction.
Next Exam(s) To Do
- Liver ultrasound: If OneTest indicates elevated predictive risk for liver cancer, a liver ultrasound would be performed for further evaluation. This imaging test can detect liver nodules or masses that may be indicative of liver cancer. Ultrasound-guided biopsy may be needed for diagnosis.
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