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Does everyone with hepatitis c eventually develop liver cancer?
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No: Those with cirrhosis and advanced fibrosis are at an increased risk for liver cancer.
Answered 9/28/2016
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No: Hepatitis c is a virus that causes inflammation of the liver. This inflammation and cirrhosis (scarring) can lead to primary liver cancer also known as hepatocellular carcinoma. About 20% of people who contract hep c will develop cirrhosis, and about 20% of those will go on to develop cancer.
Answered 9/28/2016
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