Lesser causes of liver cancer including a fungus produced poison called aflotoxin B (a problem in developing nations, but not here) and exposure to certain industrial chemicals. Overall, lifestyle is, more often than not, the main influence for the development of primary liver cancer. So, how can it be avoided?
Heavy drinking or any other excessive consumption that leads to the scarring of the liver must be avoided (rampant use of the anti-inflammatory ibuprofen is another example). The disease often starts years after these activities are halted. Tattooing and piercing need to be regarded as high risk activities -- especially for contracting Hepatitis B or C. Needles need to be properly sanitized before they are reused, and a reputable practitioner should be used for these activities.
More and more, doctors are noting that lifestyle plays a role in cancer rates. Prevention, they tell us, is far easier than cure.
