Primary liver cancer (hepatocellular carcinoma) usually develops in a liver already damaged by hepatitis B or C, alcohol, or fatty liver disease. Treatment depends as much on liver function as on the tumour itself, and options span surgery, ablation, embolisation, and systemic therapy.
Diagnosed at another hospital? You’re welcome too, with no commitment to start treatment at CION.
About liver cancer
Primary liver cancer (hepatocellular carcinoma) usually develops in a liver already damaged by hepatitis B or C, alcohol, or fatty liver disease. Treatment depends as much on liver function as on the tumour itself, and options span surgery, ablation, embolisation, and systemic therapy.
Signs to watch for
Pain or heaviness in the right upper abdomen
Unexplained weight loss
Loss of appetite
Yellowing of eyes or skin (jaundice)
Abdominal swelling
Worsening of previously stable liver disease
Most of these have other causes too. If one lasts, see a doctor.
Who is at higher risk
Chronic hepatitis B or C infection
Cirrhosis of any cause
Heavy alcohol use
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease
Aflatoxin exposure
Diabetes and obesity
Having a risk factor doesn’t mean you will get cancer.
How it’s diagnosed
Diagnosis uses triple-phase CT or MRI, the AFP blood marker, and biopsy in selected cases. Assessment of underlying liver function is integral to choosing safe treatment.
Many of these tests can be arranged by your CION team in Sangareddy.
Treatment options
Your plan depends on the type and stage of the cancer and on your overall health. CION’s tumour board agrees on it with you.
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Surgical resection when liver function permits
Through CION’s network
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Ablation (radiofrequency/microwave) for small tumours
Through CION’s network
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Trans-arterial embolisation (TACE) for intermediate stages
Through CION’s network
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Targeted therapy and immunotherapy in advanced disease
CION oncologists see patients in Sangareddy, so you travel less for consultations and follow-ups.
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Every Case Discussed by the Tumour Board
Specialists from all CION centres weigh the options together, and your doctor explains them, risks included.
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Chemotherapy and Tests Closer to Home
Chemotherapy, blood tests and biopsies in Sangareddy, so you travel less.
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Help with Insurance and Costs
Help with cashless insurance, an EMI facility and a written cost estimate before treatment.
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One 24/7 Helpline
Call 1800 202 8726 at any hour for appointments, questions or help between visits.
Before your visit
See a specialist soon if…
A sign listed above lasts more than a few weeks
A scan or test has shown something that needs checking
You’ve been diagnosed and want a clear plan
You’ve been advised treatment and want a second opinion
Your cancer has come back, or treatment isn’t working as hoped
Not sure? Call 1800 202 8726 and our care team will guide you.
Your checklist
What to bring
Biopsy report, plus any extra tests on the biopsy (often labelled IHC)
Scan reports (CT, MRI, PET-CT, ultrasound), with the CD if you have it
Recent blood test reports
Discharge summaries and operation notes
Details of any treatment you’ve had so far
A list of the medicines you take now
Photo ID, and your insurance card if you have one
Questions to ask your doctor
What type and stage is my cancer?
What treatment do you recommend, and why?
What are the side effects and risks?
How long will treatment take, and what will it cost?
Which parts can be done close to home?
Book a liver cancer consultation
Share your details and our care team will call you back to fix a time.
CION Cancer Care in Sangareddy
A look inside CION L.B. Nagar
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Partner hospitals
CION oncologists consult at Manjeera Hospital, Hope Hospital, Star Hospital, Dr. Lalitha Fertility, Sri Sanvi Hospital (Narayankhed), Amrutha Hospital (Narayankhed), Sai Sanjeevani Hospital (Narayankhed).
Timings
Vary by hospital. Call to check when your doctor is in
Yes. Periodic ultrasound and AFP testing are recommended for people with chronic hepatitis B or cirrhosis so that tumours are found when they are small and treatable.
2Is biopsy always needed for liver cancer?
Not always — characteristic findings on multi-phase CT/MRI in a cirrhotic liver can be diagnostic. Your team will advise if a biopsy adds value.
3What is TACE?
TACE delivers chemotherapy directly into the artery feeding the tumour and blocks its blood supply. It is used when surgery or ablation is not suitable.
4Where is liver cancer treated near Sangareddy?
CION’s doctors see patients in Sangareddy at partner hospitals (Manjeera Hospital, Hope Hospital, Star Hospital, Dr. Lalitha Fertility, Sri Sanvi Hospital (Narayankhed), Amrutha Hospital (Narayankhed), Sai Sanjeevani Hospital (Narayankhed)). Consultations, chemotherapy and many tests can be arranged locally; surgery and radiation are done at partner centres, and your team tells you where to go. Call 1800 202 8726 to check where and when.
5Is the tumour board review free?
Yes. Every case is discussed by CION’s tumour board of specialists from all its centres, at no charge. Tests and treatment are paid for separately, and you get a written estimate first.
6How do I book a liver cancer consultation in Sangareddy?
Call 1800 202 8726 or use the form on this page. Our care team fixes a time and helps you organise the reports you already have.
Get one clear plan for your liver cancer
It starts with a consultation in Sangareddy. The tumour board review is free.
This page explains liver cancer care at CION Cancer Clinics, Sangareddy. It is general information, not medical advice. Your treatment plan is made only after a consultation and a review of your reports.