[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/www.regionalcancercare.org\/news\/understanding-your-risk-for-liver-cancer-quiz\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/www.regionalcancercare.org\/news\/understanding-your-risk-for-liver-cancer-quiz\/","headline":"Understanding Your Risk for Liver Cancer: Take This 5-Question Quiz from RCCA","name":"Understanding Your Risk for Liver Cancer: Take This 5-Question Quiz from RCCA","description":"Understanding Your Risk for Liver Cancer: Take This 5-Question Quiz from RCCA October 10, 2026 More than 42,000 people in the United States will be diagnosed with cancer of the liver or its bile ducts this year, and approximately 30,980 Americans will die from the disease in 2026.\u00a0See how well you understand the main risk […]","datePublished":"2026-10-10","dateModified":"2026-11-05","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/www.regionalcancercare.org\/news\/author\/ceastway\/#Person","name":"ceastway","url":"https:\/\/www.regionalcancercare.org\/news\/author\/ceastway\/","identifier":5,"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/007b7979610c70c3cd4b24ed960fb78ff62c0b68401d393e79cb483d56812050?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/007b7979610c70c3cd4b24ed960fb78ff62c0b68401d393e79cb483d56812050?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Regional Cancer Care Associates","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/www.regionalcancercare.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/logo.svg","url":"https:\/\/www.regionalcancercare.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/logo.svg","width":506,"height":228}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/www.regionalcancercare.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/illustration-depicting-liver-cancer-scaled.jpg","url":"https:\/\/www.regionalcancercare.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/illustration-depicting-liver-cancer-scaled.jpg","height":1600,"width":2560},"url":"https:\/\/www.regionalcancercare.org\/news\/understanding-your-risk-for-liver-cancer-quiz\/","about":["All Cancers"],"wordCount":1586,"articleBody":"\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tUnderstanding Your Risk for Liver Cancer: Take This 5-Question Quiz from RCCA\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tOctober 10, 2026\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMore than 42,000 people in the United States will be diagnosed with cancer of the liver or its bile ducts this year, and approximately 30,980 Americans will die from the disease in 2026.\u00a0See how well you understand the main risk factors for liver cancer by taking this 5-question, true-or-false format quiz composed by two medical oncologists practicing with Regional Cancer Care Associates (RCCA). Regional Cancer Care Associates (RCCA) is a group of more than 90 medical oncologists and hematologists who treat patients who have solid tumors, blood-based cancers, and benign blood disorders at more than 20 locations near you throughout New Jersey, Connecticut, and Massachusetts .\u00a0\u00a0Liver Cancer Risk Factor Quiz QuestionsTrue or false:Most cases of liver cancer are the result of excessive alcohol use.Obesity is a risk factor for liver cancer.Taking excessive doses of pain relievers such as Tylenol\u00ae (acetaminophen) can cause liver cancer.Men are at higher risk for liver cancer than women.Beyond abstaining from or limiting alcohol use, there is little that people can do to reduce their chances of developing liver cancer.Answers to Liver Cancer Risk Factors QuizMost cases of liver cancer are the result of excessive alcohol use. False. \u201cHeavy alcohol use is one of the main causes of liver cancer, but it is not responsible for the majority of cases,\u201d says Manmeet Singh Ahluwalia, DO, a board-certified medical oncologist and hematologist practicing with RCCA at offices in Howell and Toms River, NJ. Dr. Ahluwalia explains that chronic infection from the hepatitis B and, particularly, hepatitis C viruses is the most frequent cause of liver cancer. He adds, however, that excessive alcohol use and those chronic viral infections both cause a common precursor to liver cancer \u2013 cirrhosis. The oncologist notes, \u201cCirrhosis is a severe scarring of the liver tissue that results from long-term damage and chronic inflammation. The scar tissue forms during the liver\u2019s repeated attempts to repair damage. During those attempts, hepatic \u2013 or liver \u2013 cells can mutate into cancer.\u201d\u201cWhile chronic hepatitis infection may be responsible for more cases of liver cancer than alcohol, heavy drinking remains a significant risk factor for the disease, as well as for numerous other conditions, so either abstaining from alcohol or drinking only in moderation is important for reducing cancer risk and promoting overall health,\u201d Dr. Ahluwalia says.Obesity is a risk factor for liver cancer.True.\u201cOne of the fastest growing causes of liver cancer is a condition called metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease, or MASLD,\u201d explains Victor Aviles, MD, a board-certified medical oncologist who practices with RCCA in North Falmouth, MA. He adds, \u201cThe condition, informally referred to as fatty liver disease, occurs when extra fat builds up in the liver. Like chronic hepatitis infections and heavy alcohol consumption, MASLD can lead to cirrhosis and, ultimately, liver cancer. MASLD is associated with being significantly overweight, making obesity a risk factor for liver cancer.\u201d Taking excessive doses of pain relievers such as Tylenol\u00ae (acetaminophen) can cause liver cancer.False.Dr. Ahluwalia explains, \u201cAcetaminophen toxicity is the most common cause of acute liver failure in the United States and is responsible for about 20% of liver transplants performed in the country. So, while it is important to carefully follow the dosing instructions for Tylenol \u2013 and for all over-the-counter and prescription medicines \u2013 the main liver-related concern with acetaminophen is not cancer but organ failure.Men are at higher risk for liver cancer than women.True.\u201cMen are about twice as likely as women to develop primary liver cancer and intrahepatic bile duct cancer,\u201d says Dr. Aviles. He adds that of the 42,340 new cases of the disease expected in 2026, an estimated 27,790 will occur in men versus 14,550 in women. The oncologist notes, \u201cWe don\u2019t know to what extent this greater incidence in men reflects gender-specific biological factors versus differences in lifestyle behaviors. Nonetheless, it is important that men be aware of their increased risk for the disease.Beyond abstaining from or limiting alcohol use, there is little that people can do to reduce their chances of developing liver cancer.False.\u201cThere is a great deal that people can do to cut their risk for liver cancer,\u201d says Dr. Aviles. He adds that these steps include:Drinking alcohol in moderation, if at all.Pursuing a healthy weight.Undergoing one-time screening for hepatitis C by means of a blood test, with periodic repeat screening for people with ongoing risk factors, such as using injected or inhaled illicit drugs.\u00a0Being vaccinated against hepatitis B if you are between the ages of 18 and 59 and did not receive the vaccine as a child, with adults age 60 and older talking with their physician about whether vaccination is advisable due to the presence of risk factors.\u00a0Not smoking, as liver cancer is among the many, many risks of tobacco use.\u00a0\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\u201cWhile we still need to make further progress against liver cancer, we are able to offer people more treatment options \u2013 and more cause for hope \u2013 than ever before.\u201d                                                                                   -- Manmeet Singh Ahluwalia, DO\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\u201cThere is a great deal that people can do to reduce their risk for liver cancer.\u201d                                                                                               -- Victor Aviles, MD\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWhat Treatments Are Available for Liver Cancer?Dr. Ahluwalia adds, \u201cBeyond knowing the main risk factors for liver cancer, people also should know that if they or a loved one are diagnosed with the disease, we have a wide array of treatments that enable us to individualize therapy to address each person\u2019s specific situation and to pursue the best outcomes possible. These approaches include immunotherapies and highly refined chemotherapy regimens, as well as ultrasound- and energy-based treatments, and \u2013 in appropriate patients \u2013 an innovative intervention called chemoembolization. In this procedure, tiny \u2018beads\u2019 are delivered to the tumor through an artery. The beads release medication that acts directly on the cancer, while the beads themselves block blood flow to the tumor, depriving it of the oxygen and nutrients it needs to grow. Liver transplant also remains an important treatment option for many people with hepatocellular carcinoma, which is \u2013 by far \u2013 the most common type of liver cancer.\u201dThe cancer specialist adds, \u201cRCCA\u2019s medical oncologists work closely with surgeons, interventional radiologists, and other specialists to identify and implement the optimal treatment approach for each patient. While prevention is the primary and preferred strategy for liver cancer, as it is for all conditions, and while we still need to make further progress against the disease, we are able to offer people more treatment options \u2013 and more cause for hope \u2013 than ever before.\u201d\u00a0Find Expert Liver Cancer Care Near You in NJ, CT, & MADr. Ahluwalia and Dr. Aviles are among 90+ medical oncologists and hematologists who practice with Regional Cancer Care Associates (RCCA), one of the nation\u2019s largest networks of oncology specialists. RCCA has more than 20 locations near you across New Jersey, Connecticut, and Massachusetts. RCCA\u2019s cancer specialists see more than 30,000 new patients each year and provide care to more than 265,000 established patients, collaborating closely with those patients\u2019 other physicians. RCCA physicians offer patients innovative therapies, including immunotherapies and targeted therapy, as well as access to approximately 300\u00a0clinical trials. In addition to serving patients who have solid tumors, blood-based cancers, and benign blood disorders, RCCA care centers also provide\u00a0infusion services to people with a number of non-oncologic conditions\u2014including\u00a0multiple sclerosis,\u00a0Crohn\u2019s disease,\u00a0asthma, iron-deficiency anemia, and\u00a0rheumatoid arthritis\u2014who take intravenously-administered medications.To learn more about RCCA, call 844-346-7222 or contact RCCA.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tReferencesAmerican Cancer Society. Key Statistics About Liver Cancer. January 13, 2026. Available at https:\/\/www.cancer.org\/cancer\/types\/liver-cancer\/about\/what-is-key-statistics.html. Accessed September 22, 2026.American Cancer Society. Liver Cancer Risk Factors. February 11, 2025. Available at https:\/\/www.cancer.org\/cancer\/types\/liver-cancer\/causes-risks-prevention\/risk-factors.html. Accessed September 22, 2026.Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Hepatitis B Vaccine. September 18, 2025. Available at https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/hepatitis-b\/vaccination\/. Accessed September 22, 2026.National Cancer Institute. Cancer Stat Facts: Liver and Intrahepatic Bile Duct Cancer. Available at https:\/\/seer.cancer.gov\/statfacts\/html\/livibd.html. Accessed September 22, 2026.\u00a0National Cancer Institute. Liver Cancer Causes, Risk Factors, and Prevention. May 15, 2024. Available at https:\/\/www.cancer.gov\/types\/liver\/what-is-liver-cancer\/causes-risk-factors. Accessed September 22, 2026.Schaffer DH, Murray BP, Khazaeni B. Acetaminophen toxicity. StatPearls. Available at https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK441917\/. Accessed September 22, 2026.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\twe are here for you\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFor more information or to schedule an appointment, call 844-346-7222. You can also schedule an appointment by calling the\u00a0RCCA location\u00a0nearest you.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\trequest an appointment\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWhere Can You Find Expert Cancer Care Near You in Toms River and Ocean County, NJ?\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tTransportation is an underestimated burden of cancer care. When visiting the oncologist once or twice each week for chemotherapy, the travel time adds up. A\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tLearn More\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tRCCA Founder Andrew Pecora, MD, Pioneers Treatment Regimen That Cuts 5-Year Risk of Advanced Melanoma Recurrence in Half\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\u201cUnfortunately, your cancer has returned.\u201d It\u2019s news that anyone who has been treated for the disease dreads hearing. And it\u2019s news that far fewer people\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tLearn More\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tRecommending an Oncologist to Your Patient: How the ACE Framework Can Help\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tTelling a patient that she has or may have cancer can be one of the most challenging tasks a physician faces. 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