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Liver Cancer

Cancer of the Liver

Causes

The causes of liver cancer still aren't known, but some risk factors have been identified. They include:

  • chronic hepatitis B and C infection
  • cirrhosis of the liver
  • diabetes mellitus
  • exposure to toxins, such as certain types of fungi (aflatoxin), vinyl chloride, anabolic steroids, and arsenic
  • smoking

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