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Is there a known cause of liver cancer?
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Yes there are many: Almost 80% of liver cancers are due to underlying chronic hepatitis b and hepatitis C virus infection. Other significant risk factors include cirrhosis and hereditary hemochromatosis.
Answered 4/5/2020
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Different causes: Different types of cancers have different causes. Some can be caused by viruses like hepatitis b or c. Some are caused by toxins. Some can be caused by alcohol. Some are more genetic in origin.
Answered 11/6/2012
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