Hispanics are 2.5x more likely to develop liver cancer.
Find out why it’s so important to love your liver from a doctor in our community.
Did you know that
The most common liver cancer is hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC).
Conditions such as type 2 diabetes and fatty liver disease are linked to an increased risk of liver cancer.
Hispanics have
2.5x more likely
of developing liver cancer.
Hispanics are
2x more likely
of suffering from type 2 diabetes at an early age and with more complications.
~45% of Hispanics
They live with NAFLD
without knowing it.
By when
Most Hispanics
are diagnosed with HCC, it is too late for a transplant or a cure.
Watch, learn and take action.
Find out with these videos. Then make an appointment today to ask your doctor if you should be screened for liver cancer.
What does the liver do? — Liver function
The liver performs 300 functions for the body. Eliminates toxins, stores 10% of the blood and cleans 3 pints of blood every minute.
Comorbidity and liver disease
A comorbidity is more than one disease at the same time. Learn about comorbidities that may increase the risk of liver cancer.
Liver Health and Weight Loss
When we are overweight or obese, the fat isn’t just outside on our hips or bellies; it’s inside too. Too much fat in your liver can cause fatty liver disease which can damage your liver and create scarring.
Liver Disease Related Symptoms
Your liver doesn’t have pain receptors. That is why liver cancer is often diagnosed in later stages. Although many cases of liver cancer are preventable, most symptoms go undetected and overlooked. Symptoms of liver disease can vary. It’s important to know what to look out for and when a symptom may be a sign of something more serious.
