New Delhi, April 24 -- Cervical cancer was once the most common cancer in females but liver cancer is catching up and could soon be the second most prevalent. Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is rising rapidly in India and liver cancer is becoming an increasingly significant concern.

In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr Amar Mukund, Professor and Head of the Intervention Radiology Department at the Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences in New Delhi, shared, "Once primarily linked to hepatitis B and C, lifestyle factors like alcohol consumption and poor dietary habits are now contributing to its surge. Cirrhosis, a key risk factor, creates the perfect environment for tumor development, making early detection crucial."

Bringing his exper...