The PDQ cancer information summaries are reviewed regularly and updated as new information becomes available. This section describes the latest changes made to this summary as of the date above.

Significance

Added text to state that in the United States, hepatocellular cancer incidence and mortality rates continue to increase, particularly among middle-aged black, Hispanic, and white men (cited Altekruse et al. as reference 3).

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