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- Liver cancer
Liver cancer can be a primary cancer that starts in the liver, or a secondary cancer that starts in another part of the body and spreads to the liver.
- Hepatitis C
In Australia, hepatitis C is most often spread through the sharing of drug injecting equipment. New all oral combination treatment has greatly improved health outcomes for people with hepatitis C.
- Hepatitis
Hepatitis is an umbrella term for several diseases that affect the liver.
- Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B is a viral infection that affects the liver and can lead to serious illness or death.
- Cirrhosis of the liver
Cirrhosis is a type of liver damage where healthy cells are replaced by scar tissue.
- Passive smoking
Passive smoking means breathing other people's second-hand tobacco smoke. Passive smoking increases the risk of serious illness in both children and adults.
- Liver
Some forms of liver disease are inherited, while others are caused by lifestyle factors.
- Gallbladder - gallstones and surgery
Medical treatment for gallstones may not be necessary unless the gallstones cause symptoms.
- Hepatitis B – immunisation
Immunisation against hepatitis B reduces the risk of infection in babies.
- New drugs for the treatment of hepatitis C – Frequently Asked Questions for patients
In Australia, hepatitis C is most often spread through the sharing of unsterile drug injecting equipment. New all oral combination treatment has greatly improved health outcomes for people with hepatitis C. It may also help prevent hepatitis C transmission to other people.