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What is liver cancer called?
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Hepatoma: There are multiple types of primary liver cancers, the short name for the commonest hepatocellular carcinoma is hepatoma. There are also cancers of the biliary tract, that are generally adenocarcinomas. The commonest cancer in the liver is metastatic cancer from multiple site, e.g., colon, lung, breast, prostate, pancreas and stomach etc.
Answered 10/3/2016
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HCC: The term 'liver cancer' most accurately refers to the tumor called hepatocellular carcinoma. Some people mistakenly refer to other tumors that have spread to the liver as liver cancer. It's important to be specific, since these tumors have different treatments and prognosis.
Answered 11/30/2012
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