Complete response at first transarterial chemoembolization predicts favorable outcome in hepatocellular carcinoma.
Chien‐Wei Peng, Wei Teng, Kar‐Wai Lui, Chien‐Fu Hung, Wen‐Juei Jeng, Chien‐Hao Huang, Wei‐Ting Chen, Chen‐Chun Lin, Chun‐Yen Lin, Shi‐Ming Lin, I‐Shyan Sheen
Abstract
=0.006) was the only significant predictor for late HCC recurrence in CR patients. In conclusion, more than one-fifth of HCC patients achieved CR after first TACE and these patients had favorable prognosis. Furthermore, tailored post-TACE follow-up strategies shall be considered in patients with different risk factors of early or late recurrence after CR.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineHepatocellular carcinomaInternal medicineGastroenterologyOverall survivalTranscatheter arterial chemoembolizationPopulationStage (stratigraphy)Complete responseChemotherapyBiologyPaleontologyEnvironmental healthHepatocellular Carcinoma Treatment and PrognosisFerroptosis and cancer prognosisRenal cell carcinoma treatment