Nowadays, many liver transplant operations take place in the world because they can save patients’ lives. Unfortunately, the waiting times for liver transplants are long. In the United States, for instance, according to University of California San Francisco Medical Center, "there are over 17,000 patients on the liver waiting list, but only enough donated livers to perform about 5,000 transplants per year." (1) Many patients may die while they are still on these waiting lists. Thus, these patients will mostly be worried and stressed about their lives. This essay will discuss liver cancer causes, its physical effects, and its effects on the patients’ lives. (111) OR This essay will discuss the causes and effects of liver cancer.
Generally, it is not clear what causes liver cancer, but in some cases the cause is known and might be associated with other liver diseases or viruses. (2) For instance, hepatitis C might lead to liver cancer. It is usually caused by inefficient medical practices including usage of contaminated tools such as needles or other injecting equipment. (3) Therefore, the liver becomes inflamed and scarred. (3) Another …show more content…
Liver cancer has different causes that are sometimes linked to other liver diseases or viruses such as hepatitis C. The different causes result in various effects on the patients. The liver cancer patients are physically affected. They, for example, easily loss their weight(S) as a result of the loss of appetite. These patients may also be emotionally distributed, which affect their relationships with others. Lastly, the prevention of the liver cancer is essential and critical. The liver cancer can be prevented by avoiding alcohol and lowering the risk of becoming infected with hepatitis C. (7) Besides prevention, the patients and their families should be aware of the course of this disease to deal effectively with overall patients’
Generally, it is not clear what causes liver cancer, but in some cases the cause is known and might be associated with other liver diseases or viruses. (2) For instance, hepatitis C might lead to liver cancer. It is usually caused by inefficient medical practices including usage of contaminated tools such as needles or other injecting equipment. (3) Therefore, the liver becomes inflamed and scarred. (3) Another …show more content…
Liver cancer has different causes that are sometimes linked to other liver diseases or viruses such as hepatitis C. The different causes result in various effects on the patients. The liver cancer patients are physically affected. They, for example, easily loss their weight(S) as a result of the loss of appetite. These patients may also be emotionally distributed, which affect their relationships with others. Lastly, the prevention of the liver cancer is essential and critical. The liver cancer can be prevented by avoiding alcohol and lowering the risk of becoming infected with hepatitis C. (7) Besides prevention, the patients and their families should be aware of the course of this disease to deal effectively with overall patients’