Cancerwise

Elastography is an imaging test to check the elasticity of tissue in your body. Stiffness in your tissue is often a sign of disease. Elastography is often used to check for disease in the liver.

Here, I’ll explain more about elastography, including the different types, how it helps detect liver disease and what happens during the procedure. 

Elastography is a non-invasive test that measures tissue...

Hepatitis B is the leading cause of liver cancer in the world. However, hepatitis B doesn't always have symptoms. This can make it difficult for people to know they have it and to seek treatment that can reduce their risk for liver damage and liver cancer.

But while the symptoms aren’t always obvious, the good news is there is a simple way to screen for hepatitis B, a vaccine that can prevent hepatitis B and effective hepatitis...