Liver Diseases & Hepatology

Liver Cancer

Liver cancer, also known as hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), is a type of cancer that originates in the cells of the liver. It is the most common type of primary liver cancer, meaning it originates within the liver itself rather than spreading from another part of the body (secondary or metastatic cancer). Hepatocellular carcinoma typically develops in the context of chronic liver disease, such as cirrhosis, hepatitis B or C infection, alcoholic liver disease, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), or other conditions that cause long-term liver inflammation and damage. The presence of these underlying liver diseases increases the risk of developing hepatocellular carcinoma.