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New insights into the connections between alcohol consumption and aggressive liver cancer - EurekAlert


<p>This review highlights the gaps between the basic research and clinical practice of alcohol-related liver cancer (A-HCC). While heavy drinking is a significant risk factor for liver cancer, the specific mechanisms of A-HCC development are unclear. Researchers are looking into the genetic and molecular differences between A-HCC and HCC caused by other etiologies, hoping to improve its&nbsp;diagnosis and treatment.</p>

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