Improved outcomes for patients with initially unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma are linked to the depth of radiographic response after systemic therapy prior to hepatectomy. In a study of 81 patients, radiographic response emerged as an independent prognostic factor for both recurrence-free and overall survival. Notably, achieving a radiographic response greater than 40% or 50% significantly correlated with longer recurrence-free survival, emphasizing the importance of monitoring treatment effectiveness preoperatively to improve patient prognosis.
Journal Article by Xu B, Wang LN (…) Huang C et 7 al. in Liver Cancer
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