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Wako Diagnostics Liver Cancer Tests: A Patient’s Guide to Understanding AFP-L3 & DCP

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Key Takeaway: For individuals at high risk of liver cancer (such as those with cirrhosis or chronic hepatitis B/C), regular surveillance is critical. Newer blood tests like AFP-L3 and DCP (PIVKA-II) are now available alongside the traditional Alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) test to provide a more precise risk assessment. Liver cancer, specifically Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC), is a …