Journal of Cancer Clinical Trials

Department of Medicine & Advanced Technology, University of Massachusetts Boston, MA, USA

Publications

• Mini Review   
  The Silent Threat: Hepatitis and its Link to Liver Cancer
  Author(s): Hernandez Felix*
  
  Hepatitis, a group of viral infections that target the liver, has long been recognized as a silent threat to global public health. This insidious disease affects millions of people worldwide, often going undetected until it progresses to severe stages. What many people don't realize is that hepatitis can have a direct and deadly link to liver cancer. Hepatitis is a viral infection that primarily targets the liver, the body's detoxifying and metabolic powerhouse. There are several forms of hepatitis, with hepatitis A, B, C, D and E being the most common. Each type is caused by different viruses and is transmitted through various means. While hepatitis A and E typically result in acute infections that resolve on their own, hepatitis B and C can lead to chronic infections that may persist for years, often causing extensive liver damage. Liver cancer, also known as hep.. Read More»
  DOI: 10.37421/2577-0535.2023.8.227

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