Does liver cancer show up in blood tests?

Blood chemistry tests and other tests: Blood chemistry tests check the levels of a number of substances in the blood, some of which might be affected by liver cancer. For example, liver cancer can raise blood levels of calcium, while blood glucose levels may fall. read more

Other blood tests can show how well the liver is working. In addition, other tests are commonly needed to diagnose HCC, to find where the tumor is located in the liver, and to see if it has spread to other parts of the body. After the physical examination and blood tests, the doctor may recommend 1 or more of the following tests: Ultrasound. read more

Patients often ask 'would cancer show up in a blood test'. The answer is that blood tests may not provide a definitive answer but often form part of a general examination to assess health. Common tests include measurement of liver function and hemoglobin levels, abnormalities in these can point to the possibility of cancer. read more