AFP and hepatocellular carcinoma: It can also be observed in Table 3, where the PAGE-B score was evaluated, that there was a statistical difference demonstrated by the p-value for some biochemical variables, which are considered relevant for the prognosis and monitoring of HCC, according to the risk groups: male sex, advanced age, low serum platelet levels, elevated serum AFP levels, and elevated serum levels of aspartate aminotransferase (AST), gamma-glutamyl transferase (GGT), and alkaline phosphatase (ALP).