Liver cancer starts in the liver. The liver is located on the right side of your abdomen, below your diaphragm and above your stomach. Liver cancer forms in the tissues of the liver. It can spread quickly to other parts of the body.
A hepatologist is a doctor who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of liver diseases. This specialist addresses conditions such as hepatitis, cirrhosis, fatty liver disease, liver infections, metabolic disorders of the liver, and liver cancer. Hepatologists use various diagnostic techniques, including blood tests, ultrasounds, computed tomography (CT) scans, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and liver biopsies to evaluate liver health and determine the best course of treatment. It is advisable to see a hepatologist if you have symptoms such as jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes), abdominal pain, swelling in the abdomen, extreme fatigue, unexplained loss of appetite or weight, or if you have a diagnosed liver disease that requires specialized handling.
Remember that for the proper selection of health professional that treats liver cancer you must consider the nature, severity and symptoms you are presenting.