Did you know:

​Primary Liver Cancer Refers to Cancer That Starts in the Liver
  • Hepatocellular carcinoma is the most common type of primary liver cancer.
  • Secondary or metastatic liver cancer refers to cancer that spread from another location in the body. There are many kinds of liver tumors, and some are not cancerous.
Worldwide, the Most Common Risk Factor for Liver Cancer Is Chronic Hepatitis B or C Infection
  • The best way to reduce your risk of liver cancer is to avoid getting hepatitis B or C. Vaccination is the best way to prevent the spread of hepatitis B.
  • Although there isn’t a vaccine against hepatitis C, prevention techniques will decrease your risk of getting this virus. For those who are already infected with hep C, screening and treatment will reduce the risk of liver cancer.
Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders Have the Highest Rates of Liver Cancer in the United States
  • The order of liver cancer risk by ethnicity and race is: Asian Americans, Pacific Islanders, American Indians/Alaska Natives, Latinos, African Americans, and White Americans.
Alcohol Use Increases the Risk of Liver Cancer
  • The more alcohol a person drinks, particularly used regularly over time, the higher the risk of liver cancer. This risk is increased if a person also has hepatitis B or C.
  • Obesity and smoking increase the risk of liver cancer.
Liver Cancer May Not Cause Symptoms Until Very Advanced Stages
  • In its early stages, liver cancer does not always have obvious symptoms such as pain or weight loss. The best way to detect liver cancer in its early stages is with screening tests.
  • Typical signs and symptoms of liver cancer include weight loss, little or no appetite, pain in the abdomen or right shoulder blade, itching, nausea, vomiting, an enlarged liver and/or spleen, jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes) and abdominal swelling.
People With Hepatitis B or Cirrhosis Need Regular Tests for Liver Cancer
  • Anyone with chronic hepatitis B can develop liver cancer, even before cirrhosis occurs. People from sub-Saharan Africa and certain Asian countries have a higher incidence of hep B.  
  • For those at risk, doctors often recommend regular lab tests and ultrasounds to look for signs of cancer.  If caught early, liver cancer may be cured with surgery or liver transplantation.


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References: https://www.hepmag.com/slideshow/7-essential-facts-about-liver-cancer/1
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