What causes liver cancer? Check out the 4 real factors that cause liver cancer

In recent years, with the increase in the number of liver cancer patients, people have gradually become concerned about the occurrence of liver cancer. Liver cancer in my country is mainly caused by the following factors.

1. Chronic viral hepatitis is one of the most common causes of liver cancer. Chronic hepatitis B and chronic hepatitis C are the two most threatening. Especially for hepatitis B and hepatitis B virus carriers, the incidence of primary liver cancer is 2-100 times higher than that of normal people. According to data, about 80% of liver cancer patients can be found to have positive hepatitis B e antigen, e antibody and core antibody. It can be seen that liver cancer is closely related to hepatitis B and hepatitis C. Kuang Shan, Department of Radiotherapy, 309th Hospital of the People's Liberation Army

2. Aflatoxin B in moldy substances is the most carcinogenic substance in life. Moldy food, rice, corn, feed, etc. all contain this carcinogen. Long-term consumption of foods containing this toxin can induce liver cancer. We often see that family members of some liver cancer patients will have liver cancer again. In addition to the possible relationship with genetic factors, common eating habits are also one of the important reasons.

3. Chemical carcinogens are also common carcinogenic factors. Chemical substances that can cause liver cancer are mainly N-nitroso compounds, such as nitrosamines and nitrosamides. In addition, pesticides, alcohol, safrole, etc. can also induce liver cancer. Therefore, we advocate eating green fruits and green vegetables in our lives.

4. Low immunity is also a reason for liver cancer. We found that people who often stay up late, drink alcohol, and overwork are more likely to develop liver cancer than those who lead a regular life. This may be due to the decline in immune function caused by the above reasons, which cannot kill abnormal cells, necrotic cells and senescent cells in the body, resulting in an increased incidence of liver cancer. Some people believe that the plasma of liver cancer patients contains a blocking factor that can inhibit cellular immunity and protect liver cancer cells from being killed by immune cells. It has been proven that alpha-fetoprotein can inhibit the phagocytosis of lymphocytes and macrophages.

There are many causes of liver cancer, such as genetic factors, gene mutations, water pollution, etc., which may cause liver cancer. So people should pay more attention to it in their daily lives.