In addition, the prevalences of iron overload and liver cancer are higher in patients with viral hepatitis C or hepatitis B cirrhosis.[85] An increase in serum transferrin saturation is associated with increased incidences of liver cirrhosis and liver cancer, especially in patients with high alcohol intake.[86] Yanyan Wei et al compared the hematological parameters, HBV DNA, and liver biochemical indexes of CHB patients, HBV-related liver cirrhosis patients, and HBV-related HCC patients with those of healthy individuals. Here, TF is linked to liver cancer.