Symptoms of UK's fastest rising cancer killer as death rates double in 20 years
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Brits are being urged to look out for some of the telltale signs of a deadly disease as shocking new figures show death rates have doubled in just 20 years. Cancer Research UK has warned that liver cancer killed around 81,300 people across the UK in the past two decades.
This makes it the fastest rising cause of cancer death in the UK. And it’s expected to kill even more in the next 15 years, causing around 135,000 deaths. This is particularly concerning as most other cancer types are seeing a decrease in death rates, the charity said. Around a half of all cases are thought to be preventable by making certain lifestyle changes.
Excess weight and obesity, smoking, and drinking alcohol are all major culprits for the disease. “This January, try to build healthy habits that last to reduce your risk of cancer,” Sophia Lowes, senior health information manager at Cancer Research UK, said.
“Keeping a healthy weight, stopping smoking, and cutting back on alcohol can make all the difference.” It is also vital to be aware of the potential warning signs of liver cancer so you can seek treatment as soon as possible. The NHS warns that liver cancer may not have any symptoms, or they might be “hard to spot”. However, there are three signs that can appear in the tummy:.
