The Liver Cancer Simulator is an interactive online tool that allows patients and physicians to evaluate the potential benefits of undergoing liver cancer screening
About Liver Cancer
Liver cancer is a type of cancer that starts in the liver, the largest internal organ in the human body. Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), the focus of the online Liver Cancer Simulator, accounts for 90% of all liver cancers. Cirrhosis is the most important risk factor for the development of HCC, and Hepatitis B and C, alcohol consumption, and fatty liver disease are all key risk factors for developing cirrhosis
HCC is one of the fastest-growing causes of cancer deaths, with a five-year survival rate of less than 15%. However, patients who have their HCC detected at an early-stage benefit from expanded treatment options and achieve superior five-year survival rates.