Liver cancer deaths rising rapidly in UK; preventable causes remain underrecognized
By
Dr Nekisa Zakeri
Summary
Liver cancer is one of the fastest-rising causes of cancer-related deaths in the UK and the third leading cause globally, with over 6,000 UK deaths annually. The major drivers are largely preventable, yet public awareness remains low. Most cases develop in people with long-term liver disease, and recent estimates suggest around one in three adults worldwide have some form of liver disease. While early-stage liver disease is often mild, some cases progress to more severe outcomes including cancer.
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bskyLiver cancer deaths rising rapidly in UK; preventable causes remain underrecognizedtcnv.linkKey quotes
· 3 pulledLiver cancer is one of the fastest rising causes of cancer-related deaths in the UK, and the third leading cause of cancer deaths worldwide.
Its major drivers are largely preventable, but public awareness of the scale of the problem remains low.
Recent estimates suggest that around one in three adults worldwide are living with some form of liver disease.
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