There are some rare genetic disorders like Wilson’s Disease and Hereditary Hemochromatosis that may cause HCC. Wilson's disease is caused by the inability to eliminate copper in the bloodstream. Hereditary Hemochromatosis is caused by a faulty gene that causes the body to absorb too much iron from food and can lead to cirrhosis and liver cancer and approximately one million people in the US have it.

The hepatitis C virus is spread through the blood. Some examples of blood-to-blood contact that may lead to hepatitis C transmission include:

• Sharing drug paraphernalia
• Being stuck by a used blood needle
• Working in a job that exposes you to blood
• Receiving blood transfusions prior to 1992
• Being incarcerated
• Being in combat in the military

The risk factors for Hepatitis B are:
Having unprotected sex with multiple sex partners or with someone who's infected with HBV.
Sharing needles during IV drug use.
Working in a job that exposes you to bodily fluids including blood.
Being born to an infected mother

Losing weight and keeping it off is good for your liver and general health .... but it is HARD even if you’re the leader of the free world. Eating can be an addiction. Slipping from slightly overweight into health-threatening obesity can happen to anyone. There are no quick fixes. If you want to love your liver, your heart, and the rest of your body, you need to maintain a healthy weight.

Valentine's Day is a great time to love your liver! Fresh air, fresh fruit, fresh vegetables can reduce liver inflammation - and they’re also delicious. Or walk with your best friend. Your liver loves it when you exercise. And your dog loves being with you!

Alcohol damages and destroys the cells of your liver. It is one of the main causes of cirrhosis.

Fatty liver disease is a condition in which fat builds up in your liver. There are two main types: 1.Alcoholic fatty liver disease also called alcoholic steatohepatitis and 2. Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) -- which is not related to heavy alcohol use.

You can’t live without a functioning liver. For many chronic liver diseases, a liver transplant is needed. A liver transplant is the surgical removal and replacement of all or part of the damaged liver. There are two types of liver transplants  A liver replacement may come from a healthy living donor or a deceased donor. 

During a liver transplant, a surgeon replaces a diseased liver with a healthy liver. The donor is usually deceased. For end-stage liver disease and primary liver cancer, a liver transplant is usually the best option.

Your doctor may do a physical exam to see if your liver is enlarged or tender.
Your doctor may order blood tests to measure your liver function. Your doctor may schedule imaging tests such as a CT scan, MRI, or ultrasound.
Depending on the results, your doctor may order a biopsy of your liver.