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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Health
Storm Newton

Thousands referred for liver cancer checks after on-the-spot scan

Thousands of people across England have been referred for liver cancer checks following the expansion of mobile scanning trucks.

The on-the-spot scans look for cirrhosis – scarring of the liver – or advanced fibrosis, a build-up of scar tissue in the organ, both of which increase the risk of liver cancer.

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