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Liver is a large organ located in the upper abdomen. The liver cleanses the blood and aids in digestion by secreting bile. Cancer is a term for diseases in which abnormal cells divide without control and can invade nearby tissues. Cancer cells can also spread to other parts of the body through the blood and lymph systems. There are several main types of cancer. Carcinoma is a cancer that begins in the skin or in tissues that line or cover internal organs. Sarcoma is a cancer that begins in bone, cartilage, fat, muscle, blood vessels, or other connective or supportive tissue. Leukemia is a cancer that starts in blood-forming tissue such as the bone marrow, and causes large numbers of abnormal blood cells to be produced and enter the blood. Lymphoma and multiple myeloma are cancers that begin in the cells of the immune system. Central nervous system cancers are cancers that begin in the tissues of the brain and spinal cord. Also called malignancy.
Preview- One can notice, liver transplant surgery is not recommended for patients who have Certain infections, such as tuberculosis or Difficulty taking medications several times each day for the rest of their lives Heart, lung, or liver disease (or other life-threatening diseases) History of cancer Infections such as hepatitis that are considered to be active Smoking, alcohol or drug abuse, or other risky lifestyle habits Risks. Surgery is a procedure to remove or repair a part of the body or to find out whether disease is present. An operation. Tuberculosis is a disease caused by a specific type of bacteria that spreads from one person to another through the air. Tuberculosis can affect many parts of the body, but most often affects the lungs. A person may not have symptoms of tuberculosis for years, but they may appear when the patient becomes ill with a serious condition like diabetes, AIDS, or cancer. Tuberculosis can usually be treated and cured with antibiotics. Also called TB. Lung, one of a pair of organs in the chest that supplies the body with oxygen, and removes carbon dioxide from the body. Alcohol is a chemical substance found in beer, wine, and liquor, and some medicines, mouthwashes, household products, and essential oils (scented liquid taken from plants). Alcohol contains a carbon atom attached to a hydroxyl group (a molecule made of an oxygen atom and a hydrogen atom). Hepatitis, disease of the liver causing inflammation. Symptoms include an enlarged liver, fever, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and dark urine.
- One can presume that, liver transplant is surgery to replace a diseased liver with a healthy liver.
- It seems that, since the programs inception in 1993, Northwestern Memorial has launched several initiatives to address the issue. We have placed a strong emphasis on living donation, research and clinical trials, as well as the implementation of specialized programs such as the Hispanic Transplant Program and Comprehensive Liver Cancer Clinic, saidSteven Flamm, MD, medical director of the liver transplant program. Weve also expanded access to our services by opening satellite clinics in the Chicago suburbs and northwest Indiana. Liver cancer, primary liver cancer is cancer that forms in the tissues of the liver. Secondary liver cancer is cancer that spreads to the liver from another part of the body. Clinical, having to do with the examination and treatment of patients.
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