“Primary liver cancer occurs in adults in two forms—hepatocellular carcinoma and cholangiocarcinoma (bile duct cancer). Hepatocellular carcinoma is the most common type of adult primary liver cancer. It is relatively rare in the United States. However, the incidence of liver cancer is rising, principally in relation to the spread of hepatitis C .

The liver is one of the largest organs in the body. It filters harmful substances from the blood, produces bile that helps in the digestion of fats, and stores sugar that the body uses for energy.

The National Cancer Institute estimated that 42,240 new cases of liver cancer and intrahepatic bile duct cancer are expected to be diagnosed in the United States in 2025. Approximately 30,090 people are estimated to die from these cancers. The five-year relative survival rate is 22%.

Having hepatitis B, hepatitis C, or cirrhosis are significant risk factors for adult primary liver cancer. It is more common in men than women. In the United States, liver cancer is also more common among American Indians/Alaska Natives and Hispanics than among other population groups.”

American Association for Cancer Research – AACR (Liver Cancer Awareness Month | AACR)