Hepatitis B & liver cancer

Over 350 million people worldwide are chronically infected with the hepatitis B virus. In Australia over 80% of people with chronic hepatitis B are either born overseas in endemic areas or Indigenous Australians.

Chronic hepatitis B is a serious disease that can result in long-term health problems, including liver damage, liver failure, liver cancer, or even death. The chronic hepatitis B virus is responsible for 60% to 80% of the world's hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC).

Cancer Council Victoria is an active member of the Victorian Hepatitis B Alliance (VHBA), an independent multi disciplinary group aiming to improve the Victorian health and community sector response to chronic hepatitis B.

Membership of the Victorian Hepatitis B Alliance consists of representatives from:

• Australian Research Centre in Sex, Health and Society, LaTrobe University
• Cancer Council Victoria
• General Practice Victoria
• Harm Reduction Victoria (formerly VIVAIDS)
• Hepatitis C Victoria
• HIV Hepatitis and STI Education and Resource Centre
• Multicultural Health and Support Service
• St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne
• Royal Melbourne Hospital/ VIDRL
• VACCHO (Sexual Health Unit)

For more information contact Jen Johnson on 03 9285 5338 or email j.johnson@latrobe.edu.au.

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community@cancervic.org.au
Ph: 3 9635 5424
F: 3 9635 5360
Media: 3 9635 5673

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