An untreated Hepatitis C infection greatly increases the risk of developing liver cancer. This makes seeking Hep C medical treatment as soon as possible critical for good outcomes.
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Liver Cancer and Hepatitis C
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The liver has many different types of cells, however, the primary type found are hepatocytes that compose around 80% of the total cells of the organ. These hepatocytes are the cells which usually become cancerous under certain conditions.
Scarring or cirrhosis of the liver, usually caused by viral Hepatitis B and C., are two of the primary causes of liver cancer.
