Liver Metastasis vs Liver Cancer: What Is the Difference? | Dr Praveen Kammar, Cancer Surgeon

Hi, I Am Dr Praveen Kammar, Cancer Surgeon specializing in Digestive System and Gynecological Cancers & In Today's Video We'll Talk About Liver Metastasis vs Liver Cancer _______________________ 📌For any queries, contact us at the given number or visit our website! Contact - 9372330151 Whatsapp Us: https://wa.me/919372392003 Website:- https://drpraveenkammar.com/ CLINIC LOCATIONS : (A) Borivali Health Care, Lancelot Apartments, A wing, 4th floor, 401, Swami Vivekananda Rd, Shastri Nagar, Sumer Nagar, Borivali West, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400092 (B) SSO Hospital, ABOVE Bellevue Multispecialty Hospital, New Link Road, 2 floors, Opp. D.N. Nagar Metro Station gate no 3, Next to Audi Showroom, New Link Rd, opp. Star Bazaar Extension, Andheri West, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400053 _______________________ The Video Flow: 0:00 Liver Metastasis vs Liver Cancer 0:38 What Does a Tumor in the Liver Mean? 1:35 Types of Primary Liver Cancer 2:04 What Is Liver Metastasis? 2:24 Why Is Liver Metastasis Common? 2:57 How Is Liver Cancer Differentiated? 3:33 Role of Tumor Markers 4:09 When Is a Biopsy Needed? 4:33 Causes and Risk Factors 5:05 Difference in Cancer Staging 5:25 Treatment Differences 6:08 What to Do When a Liver Tumor Is Found? _______________________ Liver Metastasis vs Liver Cancer: What Is the Difference? | Dr Praveen Kammar, Cancer Surgeon A tumor found in the liver does not always mean that it is liver cancer. In this video, Dr. Praveen Kumar, a cancer surgeon specializing in digestive system cancers and gynecological cancers, explains the important difference between primary liver cancer and liver metastasis. What is the difference between liver cancer and liver metastasis? Primary liver cancer starts in the liver itself, while liver metastasis occurs when cancer starts in another organ and spreads to the liver. Understanding whether a liver tumor is primary or metastatic is important because the treatment approach can be very different. What are the types of primary liver cancer? The liver contains hepatocytes and small bile ducts, and cancer can develop from either of these. Cancer arising from hepatocytes is called hepatocellular carcinoma, while cancer arising from the bile ducts is called cholangiocarcinoma. Which cancers can spread to the liver? Liver metastasis can occur when cancer from other organs spreads to the liver. The video discusses cancers originating from the stomach, pancreas, biliary tract, colon, rectum, ovary, endometrium, lung, and breast. How is liver cancer different from liver metastasis? CT scans and MRI can show specific characteristics that help identify hepatocellular carcinoma. Tumor markers such as AFP, PIVKA, CA 19 9, CEA, and CA 125 can also provide clues when correlated with the imaging and clinical findings. Is a biopsy required for a liver tumor? In hepatocellular carcinoma, a biopsy is usually not required when the imaging criteria are sufficient. However, in selected cases, a biopsy may be used to provide additional guidance. Why does the diagnosis matter for treatment? Primary liver cancer and liver metastasis have different biology and behavior, so their treatment options can also be different. The video explains this with the example of hepatocellular carcinoma and liver metastasis from colon cancer. If a liver tumor is found on a scan, it is important to understand whether it is a primary liver tumor or a metastasis before deciding on treatment. _______________________ Related Videos: 1. Avoid These Common Mistakes During Chemotherapy | Chemo के दौरान यह गलतियां मत करना! | Dr Kammar    • Avoid These Common Mistakes During Chemoth...   2. Chemo के दौरान सब से बड़ी Diet Mistakes! | Avoid These Foods During Chemotherapy! | Dr Praveen Kammar    • Chemo के दौरान सब से बड़ी Diet Mistakes! | ...   3. Top Tips to Survive Chemotherapy Stress-Free! | CHEMO HACKS (In Hindi) | Dr Praveen Kammar, Mumbai    • Top Tips to Survive Chemotherapy Stress-Fr...   4. Liver Metastasis Diagnosis: PET CT, CT Scan, MRI and More! | Dr Praveen Kammar, Cancer Surgeon    • Liver Metastasis Diagnosis: PET CT, CT Sca...   _______________________ About Dr. Praveen Kammar Dr Praveen Kammar is a surgical oncologist practising in the city of Mumbai. He completed his MCh course in surgical oncology from the reputed Tata Memorial Centre, Mumbai, one of the premier cancer care centres in the country. He also holds a fellowship in Colorectal surgery from Yopnsei cancer centre, Seoul, South Korea. Dr Praveen’s main area of focus is colorectal and GI oncology, Gynecological cancers, minimal access surgeries for abdominal and thoracic malignancies, transanal surgeries, and sphincter-saving surgeries for rectal cancer, cytoreductive surgeries, and HIPEC for advanced abdominal cancers. #LiverCancer #LiverMetastasis #LiverTumor #CancerAwareness #Cancer #DrPraveenKammar #CancerSurgeon #Mumbai