Living with Liver Cancer: Coping and Support Strategies

2. Enlarged liver

The liver can become enlarged from growing the cancer cells. However, you may not see many serious side effects. The enlargement will, naturally, cause a swelling on the right side of your abdomen and there may be discomfort. This is also linked to a lack of appetite and weight loss, fatigue, and nausea. The other factors present are slight jaundice from the liver not functioning properly and experiencing some muscle aches and pain, otherwise known as myalgia. A liver can become swollen from various conditions in the body; if you have concerns, you should see your doctors as soon as possible.