Variations in liver cancer attributable to hepatitis virus variations

Significant clinical variations exist among patients with the most common type of liver cancer called hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), depending on the viral cause of the disease -hepatitis B virus (HBV) or hepatitis C virus (HCV). These differences suggest that hepatitis status should be considered when developing treatment plans for newly diagnosed patients, according to researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.
Source: M. D. Anderson Cancer Center - News Releases - Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news