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Unraveling the Connection: Viral Hepatitis and Liver Cancer Risk   created at May 04, 2009   213   Chronic infection with hepatitis B (HBV) and hepatitis C (HCV) viruses are major risk factors for liver cancer,specifically hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC).These viruses cause long-term liver inflammation and damage,leading to cirrhosis (scarring of the liv...

Demystifying Liver Cancer: Understanding the Basics   created at May 04, 2009   175   Liver cancer,primarily hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC),develops when healthy liver cells become cancerous,often due to long-term liver damage from conditions like hepatitis B or C,alcohol abuse,non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD),and certain genetic d...

Understanding the Link: Cirrhosis and Liver Cancer Risk   updated at Nov 29, 2024   2,009   Cirrhosis,a late stage of scarring (fibrosis) of the liver,significantly increases the risk of developing liver cancer (hepatocellular carcinoma).The chronic inflammation and damage caused by cirrhosis create an environment conducive to the development of ...

The symptoms for liver cancer?   created at May 04, 2009   133   These symptoms might be caused by liver cancer: Unexplained weight loss Anorexia (persistent lack of appetite) Early satiety (feeling very full after a small meal) Persistent abdominal pain Increasing abdominal girth (swelling of the "stomach" area) with o...