This archive report was first published on 10 January 2020.
On January 10, 2020, the world lost a talented journalist, Anjlee Gadhvi, who succumbed to hepatocellular carcinoma, a type of liver cancer, at the Aga Khan hospital.
Liver cancer begins in the cells of the liver and can be caused by various factors, including chronic infection with HBV or HCV, cirrhosis, and exposure to aflatoxins.
According to the Mayo Clinic, other risk factors include diabetes, nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, and excessive alcohol consumption.
Some common symptoms of liver cancer include weight loss, appetite loss, abdominal pain, vomiting, fatigue, and abdominal swelling.
As reported by the Mpasho, Anjlee Gadhvi's last story on K24 reflected her desire to live and find self-awareness.