What Types of Cancer Are Associated with Aflatoxin?
The most significant link between aflatoxin exposure and cancer is liver cancer, specifically hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). Aflatoxins are classified as Group 1 carcinogens by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), meaning there is sufficient evidence to conclude they cause cancer in humans. Studies have shown that aflatoxin exposure synergistically increases the risk of liver cancer in individuals already infected with the Hepatitis B virus (HBV).
