5 groups of people at high ri.s.k of liver c.a.ncer, should get checked as soon as possible

5 groups of people susceptible to liver c.an.cer

1. People infected with hepatitis virus

Chronic infection with hepatitis B virus (HBV), hepatitis C virus (HCV) will put the patient at high risk of cirrhosis. The disease can progress and lead to liver cancer.

Research shows that about 10-20% of patients with cirrhosis can progress to liver cancer.

Meanwhile, about 20-30% of liver cancer patients in Vietnam have a history of hepatitis C virus infection and about 60-70% of patients are infected with hepatitis B virus.

2. Alcoholics



Alcohol is a type of beverage that has many negative effects on health, including the liver, digestive system, and nervous system. Long-term use of alcohol in large doses will cause healthy liver cells to be replaced by scar tissue and cannot be restored. This condition is called cirrhosis.

Untreated cirrhosis will turn into liver cancer.

Regarding the mechanism of alcohol causing cancer, doctors have given the following explanation: When alcohol enters the body, it will encounter enzymes and undergo a metabolic process to create acetaldehyde. This is a substance related to many different types of cancer in humans.

Ethanol (the main component of alcohol) has been classified by the World Health Organization (WHO) as a carcinogen.

People who use alcohol for a long time often have poor health, reduced immunity, and reduced liver detoxification ability. This is one of the factors that can cause other diseases to flare up, easily progressing to cancer.

3. Overweight and obesity

Overweight and obesity not only make people slow down and prone to problems related to the heart and blood lipids, but also increase the risk of liver cancer, stomach cancer, cervical cancer and ovarian cancer in women...

Obese people are susceptible to hepatitis. This condition increases the risk of liver cancer if prolonged.

4. People with diabetes



People with diabetes are at higher risk of liver cancer than normal people. Doctors believe that the cause of this may be due to increased insulin levels in the body, fatty liver (but not related to alcohol). The more severe this condition is, the higher the risk of liver damage and liver failure.

5. Eating foods that are not of guaranteed quality

Using spoiled, moldy foods is extremely dangerous for the human body. Foods that are not properly preserved can contain Aspergillus flavus. This fungus produces a toxin called aflatoxin. This toxin enters the body silently, gradually destroying liver cells and causing liver cancer. Aflatoxin is a strong carcinogen.

The above groups of people should pay attention to their health, it is best to conduct regular cancer screening to proactively prevent this disease. In addition, it is necessary to pay attention to a healthy diet and lifestyle to increase resistance and prevent disease.

Some measures to prevent liver cancer

To improve health and prevent the development of liver cancer, we should pay attention to our diet and daily living habits.

Everyone should be proactive in getting vaccinated against hepatitis B to protect the body. In addition, it is necessary to limit the use of alcoholic beverages such as beer and wine, and not use tobacco, especially for people with viral hepatitis and cirrhosis.

One of the important things to note is not to use drugs indiscriminately, without a doctor's guidance. The liver is the organ responsible for metabolizing substances, including active ingredients in drugs. Improper use of drugs and drug abuse will affect liver function. This is extremely dangerous, especially for people with a history of liver-related diseases. Improper use of drugs will increase the risk of liver cancer.

In addition, absolutely do not use moldy foods. This is a group of foods that contain extremely strong liver carcinogens.