Liver cancer is often asymptomatic in its early stages, making awareness of the signs critical for early detection. Women should pay attention to the following symptoms and seek medical advice if they occur:
1. Unexplained Weight Loss
- Sudden and significant weight loss without changes in diet or exercise can be a warning sign.
- This often occurs due to the cancer affecting the body’s metabolism.
2. Persistent Fatigue
- Feeling unusually tired or weak, even after adequate rest, may indicate an underlying issue.
- Fatigue in liver cancer is often caused by the body’s struggle to process toxins due to liver dysfunction.
3. Upper Abdominal Pain or Swelling
- Pain or discomfort on the right side of the abdomen, near the liver, can be an early symptom.
- Swelling or a noticeable lump in the upper abdomen may also occur as the tumor grows.
4. Yellowing of Skin or Eyes (Jaundice)
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