Weight loss can be a symptom of cancer in the liver.
Breast cancer cells can spread (metastasize) to other areas, especially the bones, lungs, liver and brain. If you have a history of breast cancer and have unexplained symptoms that do not go away after a few weeks, talk to your doctor.
Loss of Appetite
A tumor in the liver may cause a change in metabolism, which results in loss of appetite and weight loss.
Fever
Fever can be the result of infections caused by cancer or a result of the cancer itself.
Jaundice
Yellowing of the whites of the eyes and the skin can be caused by bile buildup in the blood, when drainage from the liver is blocked by a tumor.
Nausea
Certain types of liver tumors can cause high blood calcium levels. The result may be nausea or constipation.
Pain
According to the Merck Manual for Healthcare Professionals, cancer may cause the liver to become hard, enlarged and tender. A lump on the right side of the body, just below the rib cage, may also be present.
Itchy Skin
The skin may become itchy, due to the accumulation of bile in the blood.
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