Multimodal treatment of unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma to achieve complete response results in improved survival

DiscussionThis retrospective review of patients treated for intermediate and advanced stage HCC revealed a significant survival advantage in patients who achieved a complete response. These data support use of a multi‐modality approach to intermediate and advanced stage HCC, combining liver‐directed treatments as necessary to achieve a complete response.

Source: HPB: official journal of the International Hepato Pancreat Biliary Association - January 12, 2015 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Pippa H. Newell, YingXing Wu, Helena Hoen, Richa Uppal, John Tyler Thiesing, Kevin Sasadeusz, Maria A. Cassera, Ronald F. Wolf, Paul Hansen, Chet W Hammill Tags: Original Article Source Type: research