The Liver Meeting 2019-Management and Outcomes in Local Regional Therapy for HCC

Management and Outcomes in Local Regional Therapy for HCC

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This transcript discusses the role of local regional therapy in managing hepatocellular cancer. The importance of a multidisciplinary approach is highlighted, focusing on local regional therapies like local ablative and transarterial therapies. Factors such as liver function, tumor characteristics, and patient goals influence treatment decisions. Local ablative therapies involve tumor destruction with methods like radiofrequency ablation and microwave ablation, recommended for BCLC stage A disease. Transarterial therapies, including TACE and TARE, are options for advanced stages. The transcript emphasizes the need for patient-specific treatment plans, considering factors like anatomy and expertise. Multidisciplinary care led by hepatology teams is crucial for better patient outcomes. Various studies and treatment recommendations are shared, underscoring the complexity and evolving nature of hepatocellular cancer treatment strategies.

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Presenter: Kaitlyn R. Musto

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hepatocellular cancer

local regional therapy

multidisciplinary approach

local ablative therapies

transarterial therapies