Liver cancer develops when abnormal liver cells begin to multiply uncontrollably. Despite its severity, many people ignore some early symptoms that may signal the presence of this disease. According to the charity Liver Cancer UK, two notable signs often go unnoticed: dark or abnormally pale urine and light and clayy stools.
The vital role of the liver
The liver is a vital organ with many important functions. It stores nutrients, removes toxins and dead cells, and filters chemicals from food, alcohol, and medications.
It also produces bile, a substance essential for fat digestion and waste disposal. These functions are crucial to maintaining the body’s internal balance, as highlighted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), based in Georgia, USA.
Liver cancer: a global health problem
According to the American Cancer Society, liver cancer affects more than 800 000 people worldwide each year and, tragically, is responsible for more than 700 000 deaths a year, making it one of the deadliest cancers in the world.
Detecting the disease at an early stage can be difficult, but Liver Can.cer UK points out that some of the early warning signs often become apparent during routine toilet visits.
Main symptoms to watch
Two often neglected symptoms that can indicate a liver problem are:
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