Demystifying Liver Cancer: Understanding the Basicscreated at May 04, 2009Liver 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 Liver Infections During Pregnancy - Risks and Precautionscreated at Sep 25, 2009Pregnancy is a period of significant physical and emotional changes,necessitating special care and attention to the health of both the mother and the unborn child.Among the various health concerns that can arise during pregnancy,liver infections are partic... |
Understanding the Link: Cirrhosis and Liver Cancer Riskupdated at Nov 29, 2024Cirrhosis,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 ... |
Unraveling the Connection: Viral Hepatitis and Liver Cancer Riskcreated at May 04, 2009The correlation between viral hepatitis infections and the development of liver cancer underscores the critical importance of addressing these widespread health concerns. Understanding the link between hepatitis B virus (HBV) and hepatitis C virus (HCV) in... |