Liver Cancer Awareness Month Campaign

About Viral Hepatitis and Liver Cancer Awareness Month

Hepatitis Awareness Month in May is an annual observance that provides a specific opportunity to promote awareness of hepatitis and also the link between hepatitis B, hepatitis C and liver cancer. National Hepatitis Testing Day on May 19th provides an opportunity to encourage at-risk communities to get tested for viral hepatitis [1].

October is Liver Cancer Awareness Month [2]. This month provides an opportunity for the wider cancer control community and institutions to promote awareness among providers and the public about liver cancer risk reduction through viral hepatitis prevention, screening and treatment.

Data and Statistics

In 2019, the latest year for which incidence data is available, in the United States, 35,563 new cases of liver and intrahepatic bile duct cancer were reported, and 27,958 people died of this cancer [3]. For every 100,000 people, eight new liver and intrahepatic bile duct cancer cases were reported and seven people died of this cancer [3].

Basic Facts About Viral Hepatitis and Liver Cancer

Despite the strong link between viral hepatitis and liver cancer, many individuals may not know about hepatitis B or hepatitis C virus infections as major risk factors. Chronic hepatitis B and C are lifelong infections that are clinically silent in most patients [4]. Approximately two-thirds of people infected with hepatitis B and approximately half of people infected with hepatitis C are unaware of their condition [5].

Liver cancer is the fastest-growing cause of cancer deaths in the United States. New liver cancer cases increased 38% and liver cancer deaths increased 56% between 2003 and 2012 [4].
Hepatitis B and hepatitis C infections cause about 80% of the world’s hepatocellular carcinoma worldwide, the most common form of liver cancer. Other causes of liver cancer include excessive alcohol consumption, obesity, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, rare metabolic disorders, and type II diabetes [4].
Liver cancer caused by chronic hepatitis B can be prevented through hepatitis B vaccination, or early detection and treatment of hepatitis B infections [4].
Chronic hepatitis C can be cured with effective treatment, reducing the risk of liver cancer [4].

Best Practices for Communicating About Viral Hepatitis and Liver Cancer

Highlight the link between viral hepatitis and liver cancer, and increase knowledge about how viral hepatitis is transmitted, prevented, and treated

Encourage health care providers to learn about who is at risk of viral hepatitis and promote testing for chronic hepatitis B and hepatitis C infections. Examples of individuals at high risk of hepatitis B include men who have sex with men, people who inject drugs, people with HIV, and pregnant women [6]. Additionally, all adults aged 18 years and older should be tested for hepatitis C, including pregnant individuals and people who have ever injected drugs or shared needles [6]. Missed opportunities for prevention through vaccination and lack of awareness of infection are some of the challenges to eliminating viral hepatitis [7]. Health care providers can provide recommendations on vaccination, screening, prevention counseling, and referrals for additional health care services [7].
Encourage health care providers to promote hepatitis B vaccination as cancer prevention. Lack of perceived patient risk was also cited as a barrier to compliance [8].
Carry out simple on-site education interventions to improve knowledge and acceptability of viral hepatitis testing and build critical partnerships to reach communities disproportionately affected [9]. Baseline knowledge about hepatitis C is poor among high-risk populations like injection drug users [9].

Educate communities and health care providers about populations likely to be affected

Educate communities that viral hepatitis and liver cancer starts with prevention. There is an effective vaccine for hepatitis B and approximately 90% of children under three are fully immunized, but only about a quarter of adults are fully immunized. Vaccination efforts should focus on populations at increased risk [4].
Reduce transmission of existing infections to prevent viral hepatitis and liver cancer. A simple blood test can screen for infection, and both hepatitis B and C are treatable. Harm reduction strategies may help reduce transmission among people who inject drugs and those who are incarcerated [4].
Encourage providers to increase collection of data on risk factors for chronic hepatitis B and hepatitis C infections. Data can help us understand the burden of viral hepatitis, identify trends in patient characteristics, risk factors, and geographic areas, which in turn helps focus resources in communities and settings where they can be most impactful [7].

Decrease stigma around hepatitis B and hepatitis C infections

Recognize that individuals affected by viral hepatitis infections may feel stigmatized. Perceived stigma associated with hepatitis C infections can lead to anxiety and excessive fear of transmission, often resulting in social isolation and reduced intimacy in relationships [10-11].
Encourage providers to recognize their own bias regarding those infected with hepatitis C virus [10].
Raise awareness about viral hepatitis infections and normalize screening for recommended groups.

Debunk commonly held misconceptions and myths

Address misbeliefs regarding hepatitis B infection, such as the belief that hepatitis B could be spread through sharing food or utensils or through the air [12]. Some individuals may not realize that chronic hepatitis B infection may be a result of perinatal transmission, which occurs when a parent infected with hepatitis B passes the infection to their infant during pregnancy [13].
Educate communities that hepatitis C infection can be cured. In a survey of a high-risk urban population, most respondents were not sure or did not think that hepatitis C could be cured, and over half expressed misunderstandings regarding treatment side effects [9].
Affirm that individuals should not understate their risk of chronic hepatitis. Individuals should not assume that health care providers will tell them they need to be tested. Healthcare providers should not assume that patients will display obvious symptoms such as yellow eyes [12].

Communicating with Diverse Audiences

Certain groups experience disparities in viral hepatitis screening, incidence, mortality, and survival [14]. Health disparities are complex and affected by various factors, such as social determinants of health, behavior, biology, genetics, and more [14].

An annual report from the American Cancer Society, CDC, the National Cancer Institute (NCI) and the North American Association of Central Cancer Registries noted that between 2010 and 2014, death rates associated with liver cancer increased in White, Black and Hispanic men and women and American Indian/Alaska Native men, with more than twice as many men diagnosed with liver cancer as women across all racial/ethnic groups [15].

Below you will find additional considerations for these specific audiences, including: Black/African American, Hispanic/Latin/x/o/a, Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders [AANHPI], and American Indian/Alaska Native [AI/AN], LGBTQI+ individuals and other at-risk groups.

Communication-related issues may also play a role in cancer disparities [16]. Consider the information most useful to each diverse group. It is important to tailor communication to these populations of focus with messaging that also addresses conditions where these communities live, learn, work and play, as these factors can impact a wide range of health risks and outcomes [17].

People who inject drugs are at an increased risk of liver cancer. Hepatitis B and hepatitis C are bloodborne illnesses that may be transmitted via needle sharing and any equipment used to prepare and inject drugs [4, 32]. Nearly 75% of new hepatitis C infections are linked to injection drug use [33-34]. Those who have difficulty accessing health care, such as persons who are incarcerated, persons experiencing homelessness and individuals who are uninsured, have an overall increased risk of hepatitis B and C [4].

Health care provider messaging should acknowledge that some individuals who inject drugs may face stigma, and in addition to drug-related support, providers should offer hepatitis B vaccination information [32]. Messaging that highlights the importance of offering hepatitis B vaccination and testing in homeless shelters can be an effective strategy to communicate with individuals who are difficult to reach with commonly used strategies [35].

Hispanic/Latinx/a/o persons have the highest incidence rate of liver cancer among racial/ethnic groups [3]. They also tend to be diagnosed with liver cancer at later stages and with more advanced disease due to lower screening rates for liver cancer via blood or imaging tests and reduced access to health care [20, 21].

Messaging focused on testing for viral hepatitis and vaccination are keys to risk reduction in this community [22]. For example, messages can encourage individuals to talk to their provider about the hepatitis B vaccine, getting tested for hepatitis C, and monitoring alcohol intake. In addition to these points, messaging for providers may encourage culturally-appropriate conversations with patients to manage co-existing conditions such as diabetes, obesity, and high blood pressure, which may help reduce the incidence of liver cancer [20].

AANHPI individuals have the second highest incidence rate of liver cancer among racial/ethnic groups [3]. AANHPI individuals make up about 6% of the U.S. population, but account for more than 60% of people in the U.S. with hepatitis B [23]. Despite being more likely to die from liver cancer than other racial/ethnic groups, individuals in this group report poor knowledge regarding the link between hepatitis B and liver cancer [8, 24]. CDC also found that among AANHPI persons, knowledge levels about hepatitis B were low and individuals were confused about how the virus was transmitted [12]. Two out of three AANHPI persons with hepatitis B do not know they are infected [23].

A communication campaign designed for these communities found that that stigma towards those affected by hepatitis B was commonly reported [12]. Messaging for this priority population may focus on encouraging AANHPI individuals at risk to talk to their providers about getting tested for hepatitis B and receiving vaccination, if needed. Messaging tailored towards health care providers may focus on reducing stigma and encouraging culturally appropriate education on viral hepatitis transmission, treatment, and prevention for patients in this community.

AI/AN persons have the third highest incidence rate of liver cancer among racial/ethnic groups, with the highest incidence rates occurring in the Pacific Coast [3]. AI/AN persons in the U.S. are disproportionately affected by hepatitis C virus infections [25]. Insufficient access to treatment for hepatitis C infection remains a barrier for many AI/AN communities [26].

Messaging for this community should be culturally-appropriate and provide information on hepatitis C infection as it relates to liver cancer. Additional messages that emphasize risk reduction, increasing access to hepatitis C infection screening, and treatment may also be beneficial [27]. Messages tailored to providers can increase awareness of the availability of Urban Indian Health Programs (UIHP) as a culturally appropriate place for urban AI/AN persons to receive hepatitis B vaccinations and/or hepatitis C testing [27].

Men who have sex with men are at a higher risk for developing hepatitis B [28]. About 20% of new hepatitis B cases occur within this group, with individuals reporting limited knowledge about hepatitis B prevention, transmission or vaccination [29-31]. Given current outbreaks of hepatitis A across the U.S., gay and bisexual men are encouraged to get vaccinated for both hepatitis A and B [28].

Messaging towards this community should highlight that both hepatitis A and hepatitis B can be prevented with safe, effective vaccines and that getting vaccinated will protect your health and prevent further spread of disease [28]. Provider messaging may highlight the importance of recognizing at-risk populations and encouraging testing and/or vaccination as appropriate.

Viral Hepatitis and Liver Cancer Resources

Resource	Description
The ABCs of Viral Hepatitis	The ABCs of Viral Hepatitis provides basic information for health care providers and community members about how hepatitis B and hepatitis C are transmitted.
CDC’s Know Hepatitis B	CDC’s Know Hepatitis B initiative provides prevention and treatment information specifically for Asian Americans/Pacific Islanders.
CDC’s Know More Hepatitis	CDC’s Know More Hepatitis initiative provides information and resources on hepatitis C.
CDC’s National Get Tested Website	Provides testing information and locations across the U.S.
Coalition Against Hepatitis for People of African Origin	This national community coalition works with community partners across the U.S. to raise awareness about hepatitis B, particularly among African immigrants.
Comprehensive Cancer Control National Partners- Increase Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) and Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccination Uptake Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) and Cancer Prevention Resource List	The Comprehensive Cancer Control National Partnership (CCCNP) is focused on providing technical assistance and capacity-building for CCC coalitions to increase HBV and HPV vaccination and reduce vaccine-preventable cancers. The Vaccine- Preventable Cancers workgroup with the National Partnerships has compiled resources to help CCC coalitions working on HBV.
Hep B United	Hep B United works with local coalitions to raise community awareness and hold vaccination, screening and testing events, particularly for Asian American communities.
Liver Cancer	Information on liver cancer provided by the CDC.
Strategies to Reduce Viral Hepatitis-Associated Liver Cancer	Summarizes National Academy of Sciences report findings in a cancer context for use by policy makers and the cancer community.
The University of New Mexico’s Project ECHO	The University of New Mexico’s Project ECHO provides training to primary care clinicians to provide specialty care services, and has “transferable lessons for building capacity in primary care” (NASEM, 2017).
University of Washington National Hepatitis Training Center	The University of Washington National Hepatitis Training Center offers free educational resources for clinicians on hepatitis B and hepatitis C.
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs	Brochures and patient education materials for veterans affected by viral hepatitis.
Viral Hepatitis and Liver Cancer Prevention Profiles	These state-specific and general profiles help improve policy makers and cancer control professionals’ awareness of viral hepatitis risk factors and evidence-based prevention strategies, including PSE strategies to reduce the burden of viral hepatitis and liver cancer nationwide.

Viral Hepatitis and Liver Cancer Awareness Month Messages and Graphics

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Learn more about testing recommendations for hepatitis C virus http://bit.ly/2hZwEP6 #hepC #KnowHepC #GWCC Tweet This	Download Image
#DYK the important differences between hepatitis B and C infections? Browse these CDC fact sheets to learn more: https://bit.ly/3bYqC3q #GWCC #KnowHepB #KnowHepC Tweet This	Download Image
#DYK #hepatitisB is common among #AsianAmericans? Talk to your doc about getting tested: https://bit.ly/3kXIjyW #GWCC #KnowHepB Tweet This	Download Image
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Men who have sex with men are at risk for viral hepatitis. Get the facts and talk to your doc about getting vaccinated: https://bit.ly/3pqSRuO #GWCC #KnowHepB Tweet This	Download Image
Check out @CDChep’s “Know More Hepatitis” campaign & spread the word on the impact of #HepatitisC on all adults: http://bit.ly/2nLIAuH #GWCC #KnowHepC Tweet This	Download Image
Hispanic/Latinx/a/o persons are more likely to be affected by #viralhepatitis & #LiverCancer. Learn more about it here https://bit.ly/3PtOWb9 #GWCC Tweet This	Download Image
Maintaining a healthy weight, reducing your alcohol intake, and getting vaccinated for #HepB and tested for #HepC are some ways to reduce the risk of #LiverCancer #GWCC #KnowHepB #KnowHepC https://bit.ly/3bZ4FRQ Tweet This	Download Image
Public health professionals, address viral hepatitis-related liver cancer through #PSE approaches. Read this fact sheet for some ideas: https://bit.ly/2JJ3hTu #GWCC #livercancer Tweet This	Download Image
An estimated 41% of US adults have delayed or avoided medical care because of the #pandemic. Talk to your doctor about safely resuming viral hepatitis screening, care, and next steps. #GWCC #KnowHepB #KnowHepC #LiverCancerAwareness Tweet This	Download Image

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October is Liver Cancer Awareness Month. Did you know viral hepatitis B and C cause more than 60% of the most common form of liver cancer? Learn about viral hepatitis and liver cancer prevention: http://bit.ly/2pyU0QF #GWCC #KnowHepB #KnowHepC	Download Image
Viral hepatitis can cause #livercancer. Do you know if you or your loved ones should be tested? Learn about testing recommendations: http://bit.ly/2hZwEP6 #KnowHepC #GWCC	Download Image
You’ve heard of hepatitis B and C, but do you know the important differences between these viral infections? Hepatitis B and C can progress to lifelong infections with serious illnesses like #liver #cancer. Learn more from CDC: http://bit.ly/2jcOz6h #GWCC #KnowHepB #KnowHepC	Download Image
#HepatitisB is common among #AsianAmericans, but most don’t know. Talk to a doctor about getting tested for hepatitis B if you or your parents were born in Asia or the Pacific Islands: https://bit.ly/3kXIjyW #GWCC #KnowHepB	Download Image
Can you get #hepatitisC from casual contact with an infected person? No! It usually spreads when blood from a person infected with hepatitis C enters the body of someone who is not infected. Read this info here: http://bit.ly/2na0CTh #GWCC #KnowHepC	Download Image
Among adults, men who have sex with men are at risk for hepatitis A and B. Learn more about how to protect yourself and talk to your doctor about getting vaccinated: https://bit.ly/3pqSRuO #GWCC #KnowHepB	Download Image
CDC is leading a national education campaign called “Know More Hepatitis” to decrease the burden of chronic viral hepatitis by increasing awareness and encouraging adults who may be infected to get tested. Check it out: http://bit.ly/2nLIAuH #GWCC #KnowHepC	Download Image
Did you know #AmericanIndian and #AlaskaNative communities are disproportionately affected by hepatitis C infections? Get the facts: https://bit.ly/3pq6dHJ #GWCC #KnowHepC	Download Image
Some populations such as Hispanic/Latinx/a/o persons are largely affected by #viralhepatitis & #livercancer. Learn more about how you can prevent it: https://bit.ly/3PtOWb9 #GWCC	Download Image
Maintaining a healthy weight, avoiding excessive amounts of alcohol, getting vaccinated for #HepB and tested for #HepC are some ways to reduce the risk of liver cancer. Learn more during #LiverCancer Awareness Month here: https://bit.ly/3bZ4FRQ #GWCC #KnowHepB #KnowHepC	Download Image
Public health professionals, address viral hepatitis-related liver cancer through #PSE approaches. Read this fact sheet for some ideas: https://bit.ly/2JJ3hTu #GWCC #livercancer	Download Image
An estimated 41% of US adults have delayed or avoided medical care because of the #pandemic. Talk to your doctor about safely resuming viral hepatitis screening, care and next steps. #GWCC #KnowHepB #KnowHepC #LiverCancerAwareness	Download Image

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Health care professionals: Did you know CDC offers tools and resources for you to talk about viral hepatitis with your patients? Get the latest info here: http://bit.ly/2jkSJwM #GWCC #KnowHepB #KnowHepC	Download Image
Providers, take time to identify patients at risk for #Hepb or #HepC. The University of Washington National Hepatitis Training Center offers free educational resources for clinicians on hepatitis B and hepatitis C. Learn about prevention, diagnosis and management via these links: http://bit.ly/2mjlMkz & https://bit.ly/3dBWvPY #GWCC #KnowHepB #KnowHepC	Download Image

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October is Liver Cancer Awareness Month. Did you know viral hepatitis B and C cause more than 60% of the most common form of liver cancer? Learn about viral hepatitis and liver cancer prevention at cdc.gov/hepatitis #GWCC #KnowHepB #KnowHepC	Download Image
#Viral #hepatitis can cause #livercancer. Do you know if you or your loved ones should be tested? Learn about testing recommendation by visiting cdc.gov/hepatitis/hcv/guidelinesc #GWCC #KnowHepC	Download Image
You’ve heard of hepatitis B and C, but do you know the important differences between these viral infections? Visit cdc.gov/hepatitis/resources/patientedmaterials to access fact sheets from CDC! #GWCC	Download Image
#HepatitisB is common among Asian Americans, but most don’t know. Talk to a doctor about getting tested for hepatitis B if you or your parents were born in Asia or the Pacific Islands. Check out this fact sheet from cdc.gov/knowhepatitisb/PDFs/FactSheet-HepBAreYouAtRisk.pdf #GWCC #KnowHepB	Download Image
Can you get #hepatitisC from casual contact with an infected person? No! It usually spreads when blood from a person infected with hepatitis C enters the body of someone who is not infected. Read more at cdc.gov/hepatitis/HCV/PDFs/HepCGeneralFactSheet.pdf #GWCC #KnowHepC	Download Image
Among adults, men who have sex with men are at risk for hepatitis A and B. Learn more about how to protect yourself and talk to your doctor about getting vaccinated. Check out cdc.gov/hepatitis/populations/MSM-Vaccination	Download Image
CDC is leading a national education campaign called “Know More Hepatitis” to decrease the burden of chronic viral hepatitis by increasing awareness and encouraging adults who may be infected to get tested. Check it out at cdc.gov/knowmorehepatitis #GWCC #KnowHepC	Download Image
Did you know American Indian and Alaska Native communities are disproportionately affected by #hepatitisC infections? Get the facts at cdn.indiancountryecho.org #GWCC #KnowHepC	Download Image
Some populations such as Hispanic/Latinx/a/o persons are largely affected by #viralhepatitis & #livercancer. Learn more about how you can prevent it at nuestrasvoces.org! #GWCC	Download Image
Maintaining a healthy weight, avoiding excessive amounts of alcohol, getting vaccinated for #HepB and tested for #HepC are some ways to reduce the risk of liver cancer. Learn more during #LiverCancer Awareness Month at cdc.gov/cancer/liver #GWCC #KnowHepB #KnowHepC	Download Image
Public health professionals, address viral hepatitis-related liver cancer through #PSE approaches. Read more at cdc.gov/hepatitis/policy #GWCC #livercancer	Download Image
An estimated 41% of US adults have delayed or avoided medical care because of the #pandemic. Talk to your doctor about safely resuming viral hepatitis screening, care, and next steps. #GWCC #KnowHepB #KnowHepC #LiverCancerAwareness	Download Image

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