The Bankock Post today reported some alarming facts about the prevalence of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) in Thailand. HCC is the most common cancer among men in Thailand and the third most common cancer among women. Most of those diagnosed are between the ages of 20 and 50. Dr Touch Ativitavas of Ramathibodi Hospital in Bangkok said that studies have revealed the following primary risk factors for liver cancer: Infection with the hepatitis B virus (HBV) or hepatitis C virus (HCV) *In Thailand , however, HCV cases are rare, heavy alcohol use and a certain type of mold called Aflatoxin. Dr. Ativitavas noted that Aflatoxin can be found on grains, peanuts, dried chilli, corn and other nuts.
Another cause for liver cancer mentioned in the article was a parasitic worm known as "fluke".
Another cause for liver cancer mentioned in the article was a parasitic worm known as "fluke".
"There is also a link between liver cancer and parasitic worms, commonly known as fluke, which infest rivers in rural parts of Thailand, Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Korea and China."
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Liver Cancer In The United States
In the United States primarily hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), is the ninth leading cause of cancer deaths . Chronic HBV and HCV infections that persist for decades are the major risk factors . Other factors and conditions linked to liver cancer in the United States are alcohol consumption, steatohepatitis, and type II diabetes . Men in the states have approximately a three times higher rate of liver cancer then women.
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