Objectives
This website is designed to provide information to both the patient & their families
regarding liver cancer. It aims to educate individuals as they manoeuvre through
both diagnostic processes as well as during the treatment phase. It is our hope that
through education we can minimize the occurrence of primary liver cancer and
facilitate early detection.
regarding liver cancer. It aims to educate individuals as they manoeuvre through
both diagnostic processes as well as during the treatment phase. It is our hope that
through education we can minimize the occurrence of primary liver cancer and
facilitate early detection.
Direct Personal Care. (2016). Direct Personal Care - the leading provider of home health care CDPAP. Retrieved from https://directpersonalcares.com/
Liver Cancer in the CanadaIn 2017, approximately 2,500 Canadians were diagnosed with liver cancer. Liver cancer is the fastest rising cancer in Canada [1]. |
Health Hearty. (2019). Liver function tests. Retrieved from https://healthhearty.com/liver-function-tests
The Liver The liver is a vital organ that acts as your power source, your engine, and your cleanser. Everyday choices, such as diet, exercise, smoking and drinking directly affect your liver [2]. |
My Family Home Health Care. (2019). Let my family take care of your family. Retrieved from https://myfamilyhomehealthcare.com/
Reducing the RisksAccording to Dr Prithwish De at the Canadian Cancer Society, "Liver cancer is largely preventable by modifying risk factors (2019)." |
"We don't know how strong we are
until being strong is the only choice we have."
(Bob Marley, n.d.)
until being strong is the only choice we have."
(Bob Marley, n.d.)
References
- Canadian Cancer Society. (2019). Liver Cancer on the Rise. Retrieved from http://www.cancer.ca/en/about-us/for-media/media-releases/national/2013/liver-cancer-on-the-rise-cancer-statistics/?region=on
- Canadian Liver Foundation. (2019). You may never stop to think about it, but your liver is essential to your life. Retrieved from https://www.liver.ca/your-liver/
Image References
University of Utah. (2018). Am I at risk for liver cancer? Retrieved from: https://healthcare.utah.edu/huntsmancancerinstitute/news/2017/liver-cancer-who-is-at-risk.php