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Liver cancer symptoms are not always clear. When someone develops the cancer for the first time, called primary liver cancer, the NHS said signs are often “vague” and “don’t appear until the
cancer is at an advanced stage”. This means that when warning signs are spotted, action may need to be taken quickly. Cancer Research UK said there are around 5,700 new cases each year, or
16 a day. Watch out for these five symptoms of the cancer. APPETITE CHANGE A “loss of appetite” could be a symptom of the cancer said the NHS. This means someone regularly doesn’t feel
hungry when they normally would. The Mayo Clinic added, “losing appetite without trying” can also be a sign. YELLOW SKIN AND EYES “Yellowing of your skin and the whites of your eyes”, also
known as jaundice, may be a warning sign continued the NHS. “Jaundice is caused by the build-up in your body of a yellow substance called bilirubin. “There are lots of possible reasons for
this including gallstones, alcoholic liver disease, pancreatitis, hepatitis and sickle cell disease.” SWELLING Experiencing painful stomach bloating could also be a warning sign. “Pain or
swelling in your abdomen” could indicate the cancer said the NHS. The Mayo Clinic added that “upper abdominal pain” or “abdominal swelling” could mean the cancer has developed. EXCREMENT
COLOUR CHANGE White, chalky stool could also indicate the cancer, according to Mayo Clinic. The British Liver Trust, a charity, agreed with this and added pale-coloured stools or very
dark/black tarry stools could also be a sign. TEMPERATURE CHANGE If someone’s temperature is high, and associated with other symptoms, it could indicate the cancer according to the NHS.
“Fever with high temperatures and shivers, often caused by an infection,” added the British Liver Cancer Trust, describing the symptom. Unintentional weight loss, itchy skin and feeling very
tired and weak could also be signs of the cancer. “Visit your GP if you notice any of the symptoms listed above,” said the national healthcare provider. “They’re more likely to be the
result of a more common condition, such as an infection, but it’s best to have them checked.”