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What Percentage Of People With Hepatitis C Develop Liver Cancer?

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Question : I am wondering what the percentage is of people with hepatitis C that eventually develop liver cancer or something that is fatal?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Klerida Shehu (3 hours later)
Brief Answer:
No exact percentage as following...

Detailed Answer:
Hi there,

There is no exact percentage for people with hepatitis C who develop liver cancer. Studies have concluded that up to 15 % of those infected with hep.C can develop hepatic cirrhosis. These patients have more chances to develop hepatic cancer according to statistical analysis.

Hope it was of help! Let me know if I can assist you further!
Dr.Klerida
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What Percentage Of People With Hepatitis C Develop Liver Cancer?

Brief Answer: No exact percentage as following... Detailed Answer: Hi there, There is no exact percentage for people with hepatitis C who develop liver cancer. Studies have concluded that up to 15 % of those infected with hep.C can develop hepatic cirrhosis. These patients have more chances to develop hepatic cancer according to statistical analysis. Hope it was of help! Let me know if I can assist you further! Dr.Klerida