It says despite being a common type of cancer worldwide, liver cancer is relatively uncommon in the UK.
It says there are just over 4,000 new cases diagnosed each year, though the number of people affected by liver cancer rises sharply with age.
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It adds: “Over the past few decades, rates of liver cancer in the UK have risen considerably, possibly as a result of increased levels of alcohol intake and obesity.”
The Liver Foundation says: “Liver cancer is diagnosed through a physical examination and special medical tests.
Source: Daily Express
