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What are the side effects of treatment for liver cancer?

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Dr. James Eitner answered

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Depends on Treatment: The side effects depend on the type of treatment, the medications used, the patient, diet, etc. It is best to discuss this with your treating doctor on what to expect and how to deal with it.

Dr Ferdowsi and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 11/26/2013

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Liver cancer: The side effects are from the effects of chemotherapy and it's immune depressive properties.

Answered 10/18/2012

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