Disparities in care for patients with curable hepatocellular carcinoma

ConclusionFewer than half of patients with curable HCC receive surgery, possibly as a result of multiple socioeconomic variables. Past these barriers to care, survival is related to adequate and reliable treatment. Further efforts should address these disparities in treatment decisions.

Source: HPB: official journal of the International Hepato Pancreat Biliary Association - August 16, 2015 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Richard S. Hoehn, Dennis J. Hanseman, Peter L. Jernigan, Koffi Wima, Audrey E. Ertel, Daniel E. Abbott, Shimul A. Shah, Tags: Original Article Source Type: research