Friday, 19 August 2011

Prevention Of Liver Cancer

Reduce your risk of liver cirrhosis

Scarring of the liver cirrhosis, and increases the risk of liver cancer. To reduce the risk of liver cirrhosis if:

Drinking alcohol in moderation, if at all. If you choose to drink alcohol, limit the amount you drink. For women this means no more than one drink per day. For men, this means no more than two glasses a day.

Maintain a healthy weight. If your weight is healthy, working to avoid in choosing a healthy diet and exercise almost every day of the week. If you need to lose weight, reduce the number of calories you eat each day and increase the amount of exercise you do. Aim to lose weight slowly - 1 or 2 pounds (0.5 to 1 kg) each week.

Be careful with chemicals. Follow the instructions on the chemicals used at home or at work.

Get vaccinated against hepatitis B

You can reduce your risk of hepatitis B to receive the vaccine against hepatitis B, which provides more than 90 percent protection for both adults and children. The vaccine may be given to almost everyone, including children, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems.

Take steps to prevent hepatitis C

There is no vaccine for hepatitis C exists, but you can reduce your risk of infection.

Knowing the health status of any sexual partner. Not to engage in unprotected sex unless you are absolutely sure your partner is not infected with HBV, HCV or other sexually transmitted diseases. If you do not know the health status of your partner use a condom every time you have sex.

Do not use intravenous (IV) drugs, but if you do not, use a clean needle. The best way to protect against HCV is not injecting drugs. But if it is not an option for you, be sure to use any needle is sterile, and do not say. Related Accessories contaminated is a common cause of hepatitis C. Take advantage of needle exchange programs in their communities and also help to consider the use of drugs.

Looking for shopping safe, clean when doing a piercing or a tattoo. Needles that are not properly sterilized can transmit hepatitis C. Before getting a piercing or a tattoo, check out stores in your area and ask the staff about their security practices. If a store employee to refuse to answer questions or respond to their questions seriously, take this as a sign that the plant is not good for you.

Ask your doctor to screen for liver cancer

For the general population, the detection of liver cancer has not been shown to reduce the risk of dying of liver cancer usually is not recommended. The American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases recommend screening for liver cancer for those who are considered high risk, including those who:

Hepatitis B and one or more of the following conditions: a male age 40 are Asian women, Asian or African 50 years during the 20 years old, have liver cirrhosis or a family history of liver cancer

Cirrhosis from other causes, such as an autoimmune disease or excessive alcohol consumption

Hepatitis C

A hereditary form of hemochromatosis

Primary biliary cirrhosis

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease

Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of screening with your doctor. Together you can decide if it is right to screen, on the basis of risk. Typically, an ultrasound screening once or twice a year. Targeted drug therapy. Sorafenib (Nexavar) is targeted drugs designed to interfere with the tumor's ability to produce new blood vessels. Sorafenib has been shown to slow or stop the progression of advanced hepatocellular carcinoma in a few months longer than those without treatment. Further studies are needed to understand how this and other targeted therapies may be used for control of advanced cancer of the liver.

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