10 Most Common Cancers
Reviewed: Dr. Mera
6. Liver Cancer
Liver cancer was the 6th commonest cancer in 2018 with a total of 841,040 newly diagnosed cases, which consists of 5% of all cancers in 2018. Hepatocellular carcinoma is the commonest type of liver cancer and is closely associated with chronic viral hepatitis (such as hepatitis B or C infection).
Excessive use of alcohol or exposure to aflatoxin can also increase the risk of hepatocellular carcinoma. The treatment and prognosis of liver cancer depend on the histology of the tumor, tumor size, overall health, and severity of the disease. In liver cancer, options include surgery, transplant, ablation, systemic therapy, and arterial catheter-based treatment.
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