Liver cancer : is a disease in which malignant (cancerous) cells form in the tissues of the liver. The liver is a vital organ located in the upper right part of the abdomen, responsible for numerous crucial functions, including filtering toxins from the blood, producing bile for digestion, and storing energy.
There are two main types of liver cancer:
* Primary liver cancer: This type originates in the liver itself. The most common form is hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), which begins in the main liver cells called hepatocytes.
* Secondary (metastatic) liver cancer: This is more common and occurs when cancer from another part of the body, such as the colon or breast, spreads to the liver.