Strengthening screening helps prevent liver cancer

According to a new report published in the world's leading medical journal The Lancet, more than 60% of liver cancer cases worldwide are preventable.

Preventative measures include expanding hepatitis B vaccination, tightening alcohol control policies and increasing early screening for high-risk groups such as the obese and diabetic. Without urgent action, cases could nearly double by 2050 – the time when the liver disease epidemic is expected to peak.

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The situation is particularly urgent in Africa, where liver cancer cases are predicted to rise sharply. Liver cancer is considered a silent crisis that is not as well understood as colon or lung cancer, experts say.

Therefore, there is a need to promote awareness raising, encourage early screening and lifestyle changes.

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