Liver Cancer

About Your Liver

Although primary liver cancer is relatively uncommon, many other forms of cancer often metastasize in the liver. Because the liver filters a high volume of blood which may be carrying cancer cells, it is susceptible to developing a form of secondary cancer. If cancer originates in the liver, it is often caused by hepatitis B, hepatitis C or it can develop in cases of advanced liver disease when cirrhosis is present.
(Canadian Liver Foundation)

UHN Resources

UHN Brochures and Pamphlets

UHN Clinics or Centres

• TWH Liver Centre
• Liver Transplant

Related Web Sites

• Canadian Liver Foundation
  Fact sheet about liver cancer.
• Canadian Cancer Society
  Information about liver cancer.