Liver Cancer Awareness Posted or Updated on 30 Jan 2026

October is Liver Cancer Awareness Month

In the UK, liver cancer has surged in the last two decades, with over 6,000 new cases annually.

16 people die from liver cancer every day in the UK

17 new diagnoses each day

There are 5 main types of cancer originating in the liver. The two most common types are:

HCC is the most common type of liver cancer and in England, the number of new HCC cases every year is around 2,400 in men and 600 in women.

Around 2,800 people in England receive a bile duct cancer (cholangiocarcinoma) diagnosis each year.

Liver cancer doesn’t usually cause symptoms in the early stages. If symptoms appear, they may include:

The biggest risk factor for the development of liver cancer is pre-existing liver disease.

The exact cause of liver cancer is unclear but there are factors that can increase your chance of developing liver cancer.

Liver Cancer UK is part of the British Liver Trust, the leading liver health charity in the UK.

We work to improve liver health for all and support those affected by liver cancer and liver disease.