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What is liver resection? Liver resection is a surgical procedure used to remove a liver tumour. The aim of the procedure is to remove part of the liver to extract the benign or malignant tumours whilst still leaving enough of the organ for it to function properly. It is typically recommended as a cancer treatment.…

What are liver metastases? Liver metastases is a term that refers to cancerous tumours that have spread to the liver from cancer in another part of the body, which can appear shortly after the original tumour has developed, or even months/years afterwards. It’s important to know the signs and symptoms of liver metastases, as with…

Pancreatic cancer is often poorly misunderstood, and because of this, people may become misinformed about this disease. Here are some of the most common misconceptions related to pancreatic cancer that you need to know about. It’s always terminal While it’s true that pancreatic cancer doesn’t have one of the best outlooks of all the cancers,…

There are many different types of cancer, and each one requires its own specific treatment. If you’re diagnosed with liver metastasis, your doctor will likely recommend a course of action that’s tailored to your individual situation. In this post, we’ll take a closer look at the various treatment options for liver metastasis and what you…

Pancreatic cancer is a form of cancer that develops in the pancreas, with the most common form developing in the cells lining the pancreas ducts. It is important to treat pancreas cancer as soon as it is discovered to maximise the chances of full recovery – but there are also several things you can do…

Pancreatic cancer causes 9,000 deaths every year in the UK, making it the 5th largest cancer killer. Unfortunately, symptoms of pancreatic cancer tend not to become obvious until the disease has already progressed quite far, which is why early diagnosis is difficult. It’s important to be aware of the symptoms of pancreatic cancer and seek…

Gallbladder removal surgery, medically known as cholecystectomy, is a vital procedure performed to treat gallstones and the complications it causes. It involves the surgical removal of your gallbladder, and it carries a small risk of complications.  If you’re scheduled for a cholecystectomy, here are some tips that can help you fully prepare for your surgery.…

Metastasis is the spread of cancer cells from where they first formed to another part of the body. The cancer cells break away from the original tumour, travel through the blood or lymph system, and form new tumours in other parts of the body.  The liver is a common site for metastasis of many cancer…

If you’ve been recently diagnosed with bowel cancer and it has spread to the liver, you are most likely wondering what caused it and what treatments are available. Generally, the exact cause of cancer is not known, but research shows that certain factors may increase your chances of developing it. But first, what causes bowel…

The gallbladder is a small organ located under the liver. Its primary function is to collect and store bile from your liver, which it squeezes into your small intestine to help digest food, especially those with a high fat content. Unfortunately, if you don’t take care of your gallbladder properly, it can lead to severe…