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Liver cancer: three out of five cases could be prevented

Published on September 5, 2025

Liver cancer: three out of five cases could be prevented By: Silke Böttcher Print Liver cancer is considered to be particularly tricky.However, a current study shows that many risk factors are avoidable and everyone can do something about prevention. Frankfurt - liver cancer is one of the most dangerous types of cancer.In Germany it is relatively rare (almost 10,000 new cases per year), but it has a bad prognosis and is considered one of the most common cancer causes worldwide.Tendency: Unfortunately, as a new study shows.However, the scientists emphasize that everyone can contribute a lot not to develop.According to this, around 60 percent of liver cancer cases are related to avoidable risk factors.That is three out of five cases. Among other things, the liver is responsible for the detoxification of the body.(Symborgoto) © Imago/zoonar.com/Tigulla Vijaya Chandar According to the scientists, this applies above all to viral hepatitis, alcohol consumption and obesity.These factors would have to be targeted to prevent liver cancer cases, according to the experts from the University of Hong Kong, whose study was published in the specialist magazine The Lancet. Risk factor fatty liver Liver cancer is particularly common in people with cirrhosis of the liver, and which in turn is often the result of a fatty liver.Most of the time, those affected do not feel any pain for a long time.One of the causes is obesity. According to the German Cancer Aid, over -the -nutrition also triggers changes in metabolism (metabolic syndrome) that can contribute to the development of a fatty liver. Healing fat liver: Ten vegetables that watch the organ of the organ of the photo gallery Further risk factors for liver cancer According to information from the German Cancer Information Center, smoking, type 2 diabetes and metabolic disorders also play a role in the development of liver cancer. The study authors recommend some measures for prevention, such as Strengthening prevention, early detection and treatment of viral hepatitis (hepatitis B/HBV and hepatitis c/hcv), for example through HBV vaccination, HBV and HCV screenings and through the therapy of HBV and HCV infections as well as Reduction of alcohol consumption (you recommend a minimum price per alcohol unit, advertising restrictions and warnings) The experts from the cancer information service also advise a healthy diet and weight control and regular participation in preventive examinations-it is particularly important for risk groups such as people with obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular diseases. The liver the liver sits in the right upper abdomen is responsible for the detoxification of the body, bile production, the use and storage of nutrients and the formation of proteins and the body's own cholesterol.It is very robust and participates in a lot - it still works when it is already damaged.Even a fatty liver usually only causes complaints later.The problem: In this case, the risk of liver cirrhosis or even liver cancer is increased. Avoid liver cancer: You can do that for prevention The World Health Organization recommends moving moderately or 75 minutes for 150 minutes weekly and also doing strength training once or twice a week.Endurance sports such as running, walking, cycling or swimming are ideal.But it is important that you enjoy movement - only in this way you stay on the ball. You can also do a lot for the health of your liver with your diet.Reduce sweets, ready meals and fast food and prefer vegetables and whole grain products.For animal products, the German Nutrition Society advises a maximum amount of 300 grams per week.Especially access here with low -fat varieties.Pay attention to the fat supply (here a low-fat diet can help) and eat slowly to perceive the feeling of satiety.With the drinks, you should use water and unsweetened tea and prefer to leave soft drinks on the shelf - they contain a lot of sugar.You should only enjoy alcohol in moderation, because it too is rich in calories and also prevents fat burning. Transparency notes