Liver
Prevention
To prevent the risk of hepatic toxicity during therapy:
- Attention to baseline hepatic function and monitoring during therapy to prevent significant acute effects
- More accurate methods of delivering RT and avoiding liver RT if possible
To minimize further hepatic injury:
- Avoidance of obesity
- Immunization against hepatitis A and B if immunity is not established
- Health care providers careful use of prescription and non-prescription drugs
- Careful use of herbal and other supplements
- No alcohol use
Guidelines for patients at: Hepatitis foundation International: Caring for your liver
