Liver Cancer Treatment at CritiCare Asia Hospitals, Andheri East
The liver sits beneath the diaphragm in the upper right abdomen and rarely complains until damage runs deep. Liver cancer begins when cells within it divide without the usual checks and form a tumour that can go unnoticed for months. That silence makes early detection difficult, so a clear diagnostic plan matters from the start.
CritiCare Asia Hospitals provides liver cancer treatment in Andheri East, Mumbai through a defined pathway, from imaging to a treatment decision. As a liver cancer hospital in Mumbai, we explain each result fully and keep the steps between them as short as the medical situation allows.
Recognising the Symptoms
Early-stage liver cancer typically produces no symptoms, so the disease often surfaces late. When symptoms appear, they include:
Pain or discomfort in the upper right abdomen
Jaundice, yellowing of the skin and eyes
Unexplained weight loss and loss of appetite
Abdominal swelling from fluid (ascites)
Persistent fatigue and weakness
None are exclusive to liver cancer, but together, or with known risk factors, they warrant prompt evaluation.
Screening and Diagnosis: The Sequence
Screening is meant for people at higher risk, mainly those with cirrhosis. Abdominal ultrasound with an AFP (alpha-fetoprotein) blood test, repeated about every six months, can find tumours while they are small. The ultrasound and blood test can often be arranged in one visit.
For diagnosis, a contrast-enhanced CT or MRI is frequently enough, since HCC has a distinctive appearance on these scans. AFP levels give supporting evidence. A liver biopsy is reserved for unclear imaging, as it carries small risks in patients whose liver function may already be compromised. A consultation with a liver cancer specialist in Mumbai can follow once results are ready.
Types of Liver Cancer
Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC)
the majority of primary liver cancers, arising from hepatocytesCholangiocarcinoma
originates in the bile ducts, is a separate disease with its own treatment pathway, and is covered on our Bile Duct Cancer pageSecondary (metastatic) liver cancer
more common than either primary type, spreading from the colon, lungs, or breast and treated according to the original cancer
We provide hepatocellular carcinoma treatment and care for the other forms.
Risk Factors
Chronic hepatitis B and C infection are the leading causes of liver cancer worldwide. Both viruses cause inflammation and cell damage over years, eventually driving cancerous changes. Hepatitis B vaccination and hepatitis C screening therefore work as cancer prevention.
Cirrhosis from any cause
Long-term heavy alcohol use
NAFLD and NASH, linked to obesity and metabolic disease
Inherited liver conditions such as hemochromatosis
Preventive measures for Liver Cancer
These can reduce your risk of liver cancer:
Hepatitis B vaccination
Precautions against hepatitis C, as no vaccine exists
Limited alcohol intake
Weight and metabolic health management
Regular screening for cirrhosis or other high-risk conditions
Treatment Approaches for Liver Cancer
Treatment depends on two things: how much cancer is present, and how well the remaining liver functions. A technically removable tumour may still be inoperable if the surrounding liver cannot support the loss of tissue. Where the plan allows, follow-up scans and reviews can be scheduled together to limit repeat visits.
Surgical resection, when liver reserve allows
Liver transplantation, for eligible patients meeting specific criteria
Ablation using radiofrequency or microwave heat, guided by imaging
TACE (transarterial chemoembolization), delivering treatment directly to the vessels feeding the tumour
Systemic therapy, including targeted drugs and immunotherapy, for cancer that has spread
Liver Cancer Treatment at CritiCare Asia, Hospitals Andheri East
Our team is committed to offering patients regular reviews and follow-up care. Our multidisciplinary team assesses each case individually, weighing disease stage against liver reserve before recommending a path. Patients are guided through diagnosis, treatment and recovery with clear communication at every stage. If liver cancer runs in your family, or you manage a condition that raises your risk, consult our team about liver cancer surgery in Andheri East at CritiCare Asia Hospitals, Andheri East.