The liver has many important functions. It detoxifies harmful substances, purifies your blood, manufactures vital nutrients, and helps with blood clotting.

Cancer that starts in the tissues of the liver is called primary liver cancer. The most common type of primary liver cancer is hepatocellular carcinoma, which arises from the liver cells themselves (hepatocytes). Another type, cholangiocarcinomas, is cancer that starts in the cells of the small tubes (bile ducts) of the liver. Angiosarcomas and hemangiosarcomas are rare forms of liver cancer that begin in the blood vessels of the liver and grow quickly. Hepatoblastoma is a rare type of liver cancer that develops in very young children.

More commonly, liver cancer is secondary, or metastatic. This means the cancer found in the liver did not start there, but spread (metastasized) to the liver from another part of the body, such as the colon, lungs, or breasts. In this case, it is named for the organ or tissue in which the cancer began (e.g., metastatic lung cancer to the liver).

Symptoms

• liver pain: Duocheng persistent pain or a dull pain, sometimes the Ministry of radiation to the right shoulder.
• digestive symptoms: loss of appetite of the most common serious cases may have nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and other symptoms.
• systemic symptoms: may have progressive weight loss, fatigue and so on.
• metastasis symptoms: a corresponding part of the symptoms.
• The examination found that enlargement of the liver, quality hardware, surface uneven, and sometimes noise can be heard and blood vessels, and sometimes visible jaundice, ascites.
• localization diagnosis: B Chao, CT, isotope liver scan, liver angiography, magnetic resonance imaging of intrahepatic space-occupying lesions were found.
• Qualitative Diagnosis:-fetoprotein (AFP)-positive,-fetoprotein greater than 200μg for 8 weeks, or-fetoprotein greater than 400μg continued for 4 weeks, the exclusion of the hepatitis activity period and the reproductive system, after embryonal carcinoma can be diagnosed.

Foods to avoid

• Alcohol - You may need to eliminate alcoholic beverages if you have liver cancer. MayoClinic.com recommends that if you have cirrhosis, then cutting out alcohol may help minimize damage to the liver. According to the University of Maryland, cirrhosis is a condition of gradual liver function damage that triggers many symptoms similar to liver cancer, including fatigue, weight and appetite loss, and nausea.
• Foods high in salt - Foods high in salt may worsen damage to the liver or trigger symptoms in people with liver damage. According to MedlinePlus, salt can aggravate fluid buildup and swelling in your liver since it causes the body to hold onto water. MedlinePlus advises that most people with some type of liver damage limit their salt consumption. Foods high in salt include canned soups and pastas, frozen dinners, packaged chips and commercially baked goods such as cookies, pies and cakes.
• Foods high in protein - Proteins are important for preventing liver damage and the accumulation of fats in the body. However, proteins may not be processed normally if you have liver disease or other liver damage, according to MedlinePlus. Proteins that are improperly processed can lead to a buildup of toxic waste products in your body and worsen liver damage or trigger symptoms. MedlinePlus recommends that you consume 1 gram of protein per kilogram of your body weight in order to receive adequate protein. Foods high in protein include animal sources such as poultry, meat, eggs, fish, and dairy products. You may need to limit these food sources or consume them in moderation.

Foods to recommend

Food does more than fill our tummies; it keeps us healthy, and sometimes, even has cancer-fighting properties. Read on for 10 eats that can ward off the big “C” and easy recipes to dish up...

1. Berries - Berries contain antioxidants compounds, which may protect your cells from damage linked to cancer. They may also boost your immune system. They contain polyphenols, including ellagic acid and anthocyanins – antioxidants that counteract, reduce and repair damage to cells. Berries are also brimming with other potential cancer-fighters such as vitamin C and fiber.
2. Grapes - A plant chemical called resveratrol, an antioxidant and anti-inflammatory, hides in grape skins – especially purple and red ones. Studies have shown they may keep cancer cells from growing and inhibit tumors, according to the American Institute for Cancer Research.
3. Tomatoes - Tomatoes get their bright red color from an antioxidant called lycopene, which can protect cells from damage and kill those that aren’t growing properly. They also may protect skin from cancer "by absorbing UV light".
4. Cruciferous veggies - Cruciferous veggies (think broccoli, kale and cabbage) contain potential cancer fighters such as glucosinolates, crambene and indole-3-carbinol, says the American Institute for Cancer Research. They also contain sulforaphane, which may keep cancer at bay by helping rid the body of carcinogens and inhibit the growth of cancer cells.
5. Garlic - Garlic contains unique antioxidant phytochemicals called allyl sulfides that "seem to intervene in several steps of the cancer process".
6. Tea - Tea is chock full of antioxidants called catechins, which lab studies have found may stop growth of cancer cells and reduce the size of cancerous tumors.
7. Flaxseed - Flaxseed contains an antioxidant called lignans, which may help the body rid itself of carcinogens, and omega-3 fatty acids, which are believed to reduce inflammation and boost the body’s immune system.
8. Legumes - They may be tiny, but legumes such as peas, beans and lentils pack a big nutritional punch. They contain natural phytochemicals that are uniquely different from those in vegetables and whole grains. These include saponins, protease inhibitors and phytica acid, which lab studies reveal may prevent the reproduction of cancer cells. Fiber, too, can decrease your risk of colon cancer, according to a 2007 American Institute of Cancer Research report.
9. Whole grains - People who get their fill of whole grains have a 21%-43% lower risk of cancer than those who eat little to none, according to a study from the School of Public Health at the University of Minnesota. Unlike refined grains, whole grains have the bran and germ layers, which are packed with antioxidants and other nutrients. They also contain fiber, which, when fermented in the colon, may produce substances that protect cells from cancer-causing agents.
10. Dark-green leafy vegetables - These emerald-hued veggies contain folate and carotenoids. Carotenoids are antioxidants that aid cell-to-cell communication that controls cell growth, while folate is essential to protect our DNA, the starting point of any change that leads to cancer.