How to manage hepatitis B risk and prevent liver cancer?

Question

Hello doctor,

I am a 35-year-old woman with a history of hepatitis B, and I have recently become concerned about the increased risk of liver cancer.

What preventive healthcare measures can I take to minimize this risk?

Are there specific screenings or lifestyle changes I should follow to stay proactive?

How can I manage my health given my hepatitis B history?

Please help.

Thank you.

Answer 1

Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I have read your query and can understand your concern.

Hepatitis B is one of the risk factors for liver cancer. You should take a screening test for Hepatitis B to look for viral load. The risk factors for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) are well established. The main risk factor is cirrhosis and associated chronic liver damage caused by inflammation and fibrosis of any etiology, which underlies 80 % of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) cases worldwide and results from chronic infection by hepatitis B virus (HBV) or hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection, alcohol abuse, metabolic syndrome, and hemochromatosis.

I would suggest you visit a Gastroenterologist in your area or take a chat consultation with me to discuss it further.

I hope I have answered your query.

Let me know if I can assist you further.

Thank you.