Liver Cancer Statistics  

According to the National Cancer Institute (NCI), 22.620 people were diagnosed with liver cancer and intrahepatic bile duct in the US in 2009; about 18.160 died of the diseases. However, the incidence of liver cancer tends to vary with age and race. From 2002-2006, the median age at diagnosis for cancer of the liver and intrahepatic bile duct was 64 years of age; percentages and ages of people diagnosed were approximately. 

·         1.1% under age 20;  

·         1.0% between age 20 and 34;  

·         3.7% between age 35 and 44;  

·         20.3% between age 45 and 54;  

·         24.6% between age 55 and 64;  

·         23.5% between age 65 and 74;  

·         19.8% between age 75 and 84 

·         5.9% 85+ years of age. 

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