HCCEC

Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), responsible for most cases of primary liver cancer cases (85%-90%), is the most commonly observed cancer in sub-Saharan Africa and Southeast Asia and accounts for more than 50% of cancer cases worldwide. In the United States, HCC is the fastest growing cause of cancer-related death, with the average annual age-adjusted rates of HCC increasing from 1.3/100,000 during 1978-1980 to more than 5.0/100,000 in 2007 In almost all populations, men have a higher incidence of HCC than women do, with an average man-to-woman ratio of 2 to 1 and an even higher ratio in highly endemic areas. In general, HCC is uncommon in the first 3-4 decades of life and increases progressively thereafter with peak incidence in the 7th and 8th decades. However, the age distribution of HCC varies by geographical location. In the United States, the incidence of HCC is highest in Texas and Hawaii. Such differences can possibly be attributed to variation in the prevalence of HCC risk..

Also known as: Hepatocellular Carcinoma Epidemiology Consortium

Primary location: Houston United States