Individuals infected with hepatitis B or C virus, those with cirrhosis, autoimmune hepatitis, or alcohol-induced cirrhosis, should undergo liver cancer screening as advised by a doctor.
After 25 years of regular alcohol consumption, 50-year-old Ong Nam experienced bloating and indigestion, leading doctors to diagnose him with compensated cirrhosis.
Mr. Phi, 63, had chronic hepatitis B for 10 years with stable health, leading him to skip regular check-ups; he was recently diagnosed with early-stage liver cancer.