Start with your own risk
Chronic hepatitis B or C and cirrhosis can raise liver cancer risk. Other factors include alcohol-related liver disease and metabolic liver disease. Having a risk factor does not mean you will develop cancer. Ask a clinician what your history means for you.
Regular checks are personal
Routine liver cancer screening is not recommended for everyone at average risk. People with cirrhosis and some people with chronic hepatitis B may need surveillance, even when they feel well. Ask whether you need it, which tests are appropriate, and how often.
New symptoms deserve attention
Yellowing of the eyes or skin, abdominal swelling, persistent discomfort under the right ribs, or unexplained weight loss deserve medical advice. These symptoms can have many causes. Liver cancer can also have no early symptoms; feeling well does not replace a recommended follow-up.