Seven of the 12 genes, namely, FABP3, GALNT5, GPR84, ITGB6, MYEOV, PLEKHS1, and STRA6, can be perceived as candidate genes for the prognostic prediction of HCC, which have not been previously reported for their prognostic value in HCC patients. This evidence concerns the gene GALNT5 and hepatocellular carcinoma.