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Abstract Details
Multidisciplinary approach for HCC patients: hepatology for the oncologists
Barone C, Koeberle D, Metselaar H, Parisi G, Sansonno D, Spinzi G. Ann Oncol. 2013 Apr;24 Suppl 2:ii15-23. doi: 10.1093/annonc/mdt053.
Source
Oncologia Medica, Università Cattolica del S. Cuore, Rome, Italy. carlobarone@rm.unicatt.it
Abstract
Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is a complex and heterogeneous disease, often associated with underlying conditions, like cirrhosis or other relevant co-morbidities that worsen the prognosis and make the clinical management more challenging. Current recommendations emphasize the importance of a multidisciplinary approach for the management of HCC patients and stress the crucial role of careful prevention and the management of cirrhosis-associated complications. This article discusses the importance of a multidisciplinary approach in the treatment of HCC patients. Current recommendations for the treatment of cirrhotic patients with HCC are also reviewed.