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    What are the chances of hep B carrier developing into cancer?

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    Hepatitis B carrier - what are the chances of developing into liver cancer?
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    Dr Guang Chen

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    Dr Guang Chen is a proud Chinese Australian gastroenterologist and hepatologist practising in Western Sydney. He then completed his post-graduate training in internal medicine, gastroenterology … View Profile

    The risk of liver cancer depends on many factors including age, ethnicity, family history, viral hepatitis, other causes of chronic liver disease, presence of cirrhosis and previous primary liver cancer. Without knowing the other factors, it is very difficult to predict a risk score. Furthermore, risk is a population based number and does not really apply to an individual. If you have further questions, it may be best directed at your GP or specialist.   

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