Popular K24 Presenter Anjlee Gadhvi succumbed to liver cancer yesterday at Aga Khan Hospital. She was diagnosed in 2013 and decided to publicize it in 2015 to raise funds. She managed to raise 6 million
The mother of two had revealed in a post on social media that she had been receiving treatment for seen weeks and suffered terrifying side effects.
For those that are wondering what is liver cancer, here is what you need to know;
Liver cancer is cancer that occurs in the liver. The liver is known to be responsible for producing bile which helps to digest fats, vitamins, and other nutrients. This organ also stores nutrients such as glucose, so that you remain nourished at times when you are not eating.
When cancer develops in the liver, it destroys liver cells and interferes with the ability of the liver to function normally.
There are four different types of liver cancer which include; Hepatocellular carcinoma, Cholangiocarcinoma, Liver Angiosarcoma and Hepatoblastoma.
Symptoms of liver cancer include; abdominal discomfort, yellowing of the skin, white chalky stools, bleeding easily, fatigue, feeling weak, vomiting, loss of appetite and massive weight loss.
You are risk of liver cancer if you are;
1. Over 50 years
2. Suffering a long-term hepatitis B or C infection.
3. Drinking two or more alcoholic beverages every day over many years increases your risk for liver cancer.
4. Exposing yourself to aflatoxin. Aflatoxin is a toxic substance produced by a type of mould that can grow on peanuts, grains, and corn.
5. Diabetes and obesity. are also risk factors.
6. Diagnosed with liver cirrhosis. This is when the liver is replaced by a scarred tissue and a scarred liver can’t function well. This will leave the liver in complications like liver cancer.
To prevent liver cancer, this is what you need to do;
1. Get the Hepatitis B Vaccine
2. If you drink alcohol, drink moderately to reduce cirrhosis.
3. Maintain a healthy weight by exercising and eating a balanced diet.