Can hepatitis B lead to liver cancer even before cirrhosis develops? Liver transplant surgeon explains

Can hepatitis B lead to liver cancer even before cirrhosis develops? Liver transplant surgeon explains

Hepatitis B can often be prevented, yet it remains a major cause of cirrhosis and liver cancer worldwide. Dr Vibha Varma explains why newborn vaccination, prevention of mother-to-child transmission, screening, early diagnosis and timely treatment are crucial to reducing the long-term health burden.