The most common type of primary liver cancer is hepatocellular carcinoma. A wide variety of factors may contribute to the development of hepatocellular carcinoma, including a history of hepatitis B or C, chronic exposure to aflatoxins and excessive alcohol consumption. Liver cancer usually leads to various symptoms only when it is already very advanced. Significant progression of the disease at the time of diagnosis severely limits treatment options, but also worsens the prognosis of patients - so what complaints should raise suspicion of liver cancer?