Understanding Liver Cancer -- Prevention
How Can I Prevent Liver Cancer?
Here are ways to reduce your risk of getting liver cancer:
- If you risk exposure to hepatitis, get immunized against hepatitis B.
- Drink alcohol only in moderation.
- If you work around chemicals linked to liver cancer, follow safety guidelines to avoid unnecessary contact.
- Before taking iron supplements, check with a doctor to make sure you really need them.
- Do not use anabolic steroids unless medically necessary.
The following paragraphs describe the biologically distinct subtypes of GCTs found in children and adolescents. It should be emphasized that very few pediatric GCT specimens have been analyzed to date. Biologic distinctions between GCTs in children versus adults may not be absolute.[1,2] Testicular GCTs Children: These GCTs typically present during early childhood. The tumors are commonly composed of pure yolk sac tumor (also known as endodermal sinus tumor), are generally diploid...
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