Hispanics are 2.5x more likely to develop liver cancer.
Learn why it is so important to Love Your Liver with a doctor from our community.
Join doctors from our community as they teach us how to reduce our risk for liver cancer
Dr. Jorge Marrero
Gastroenterologist, Transplant Hepatologist
September 16, 2024 @ 7pm ET
Dr. Gómez-Aldana
Gastroenterologist, Transplant Hepatologist
October 8, 2024 @ 8pm ET
Did you know?
HCC is the most common form of liver cancer.
Conditions such as type 2 diabetes and fatty liver disease are linked to an increased risk of liver cancer.
Hispanic Americans are
2.5x more likely
to get liver cancer
Hispanic Americans are
2x more likely
to develop type 2 diabetes
Hispanic Americans
~45%
Hispanic American HCC Patients
>60%
could not get a liver transplant because they had late stage liver cancer when diagnosed
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.
