Liver cancer has several subtypes, but one -hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) -is by far the most common worldwide. In some countries, the proportion of subtypes di ers as a result of di erent risk factors.
DOMINANT SUBTYPELiver cancer has several subtypes, but one -hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) -is by far the most common worldwide. In some countries, the proportion of subtypes di ers as a result of di erent risk factors.
A PREVENTABLE CANCER
Liver cancer is difficult to treat, and lethal if not caught early. But its most common causes, such as hepatitis viruses and obesity, can be prevented. By Lucas Laursen.
Liver cancer is difficult to treat, and lethal if not caught early. But its most common causes, such as hepatitis viruses and obesity, can be prevented. By Lucas Laursen.
OUT OF P OPO TIONNot only does liver cancer strike more men than women, it also causes a disproportionate number of cancer-related deaths. Although it is the sixth most common malignancy worldwide, it is second only to lung cancer in terms of mortality 1 .
OUT OF P OPO TIONNot only does liver cancer strike more men than women, it also causes a disproportionate number of cancer-related deaths. Although it is the sixth most common malignancy worldwide, it is second only to lung cancer in terms of mortality 1 .
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