Liver Cancer

In this lesson, we will review the liver and surrounding hepatic structures and identify causes and risk factors for developing liver cancer.  Additionally, we will go over common signs and symptoms of liver cancer and testing used to confirm the diagnosis.  We will then discuss dietary, medical, and surgical interventions that are available for treatment, including liver transplants.   Finally, we will review nursing interventions and dietary education that are important for preventing complications from surgery or medications.

Learning Objectives:

Upon the completion of this course, learners will be able to:

1. Review the anatomy of the liver and surrounding hepatic structures
2. Discuss causes and risk factors for developing liver cancer
3. Summarize signs and symptoms of liver cancer
4. Understand priority nursing interventions for working with clients diagnosed with liver cancer
5. State testing methods used to confirm liver cancer
6. Determine treatments used to manage symptoms of liver cancer