@draizident: Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is the most common primary cancer of the liver. Some important risk factors include: • Chronic hepatitis B and C infections • Aflatoxin exposure — particularly from improperly stored groundnuts, maize and other grains, where certain moulds can produce aflatoxin B1. • Liver cirrhosis, regardless of the underlying cause • Heavy alcohol use • Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD/fatty liver disease) • Diabetes and obesity • Certain inherited/metabolic liver diseases, such as haemochromatosis One important point: aflatoxins are not simply “mould.” They are toxic substances produced by certain fungi, especially Aspergillus species, which can contaminate crops when they are poorly dried or stored. Protect your liver. Prevent what you can, treat chronic liver disease early, and get medical evaluation when you have risk factors. #draizident #tallnigeriandoctor

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