Liver Cancer Prevention
In many cases it is possible to prevent the development of liver cancer from another site (liver metastasis), nor prevent cancer originating in the same liver (early cancer). But you can significantly reduce the risk if you protect yourself against hepatitis B and C, cirrhosis and other liver diseases.
Getting a most effective way to prevent hepatitis B is to receive the hepatitis B vaccine, which protects more than 90% for adults and children. The protection lasts for years, even for life. The vaccine can be administered to almost anyone, including children, elderly and those adltos with compromised immune system. Children usually receive the vaccine during the first year of life, usually at 2, 4 and 9 months of age.
Adopt measures to prevent hepatitis C because it still has not been able to develop an effective vaccine against hepatitis C, the following measures can be effective to protect yourself:
Educate yourself (a) and others must understand what is viral hepatitis and how it spreads.
Know the health status of any partner (a) sexual Do not have unprotected sex unless you are absolutely sure that your partner (s) not infected (a) with hepatitis B, hepatitis C or STD. If you are uncertain health status of your partner (a), use a new latex condom every time you have anal or vaginal sex. If you do not have a male condom, use a female condom.
Do not use intravenous drugs, but if you do, use a clean needle. The best way to protect against hepatitis C virus is not injecting drug, but if you do, make sure the needle is sterile and do not share. This type of pollution is responsible for half of all new cases of hepatitis C.
Avoid body piercing and tattooing needles used if they are not properly sterilized can spread the virus.
Be wary of blood transfusions Choose duly certified blood banks.
Avoid or limit alcohol Alcohol accelerates the progression of any existing liver disease is the leading cause of cirrhosis, a key condition for the development of primary liver cancer.
Avoid medications that cause liver damage There are numerous medications that can cause liver damage. Ask your doctor about which you are taking or to new requirements. A combination is very liver-toxic alcohol combined with acetaminophen (Tylenol, Winasorb..).
Avoid exposure to environmental toxins your liver filters out any substance ingested, inhaled or applied to your skin. For that reason, avoid unnecessary exposure of chemicals.