http://www.texasliver.com Liver Specialists of Texas Content Managers RSS feed. . Copyright 2010 Liver Specialists of Texas Tendenci Software by Schipul - The Web Marketing Company en-us noemail@texasliver.com Tue, 07 Sep 2010 13:41:32 GMT Content Managers http://www.texasliver.com/en/cms/150/ Hepatocellular carcinoma is cancer that arises from hepatocytes, the major cell type of the liver. Hepatocellular carcinoma traditionally has been relatively rare in the United States, though with the rise in the number of cases of hepatitis C, the rate of new cases of liver cancer is rising. Worldwide, however, it is either the number one or number two cause of cancer death. It is especially prevalent in parts of Asia and Africa. About 80% of people with hepatocellular carcinomas have cirrhosis. Chronic infection with the hepatitis B virus and hepatitis C virus also increases the risk of developing hepatocellular carcinoma. Aflatoxins, which are produced by a mold that is a contaminant of nuts (most commonly peanuts), grains, and beans, have also been implicated as a major risk factor for causing hepatocellular carcinoma. Although virtually non-existent in the United States, aflatoxins, are common in other parts of the world and often contaminate food. Most hepatocellular... http://www.texasliver.com/en/cms/150/ Fri, 16 Nov 2007 21:17:13 GMT