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Review
. 2021 Aug;46(8):3648-3659.
doi: 10.1007/s00261-021-03065-0. Epub 2021 Apr 10.

Frontiers of therapy for hepatocellular carcinoma

Michael Heller  1 , Neehar D Parikh  2 , Nicholas Fidelman  3 , Dawn Owen  4
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Review

Frontiers of therapy for hepatocellular carcinoma

Michael Heller et al. Abdom Radiol (NY). 2021 Aug.

Abstract

The incidence of hepatocellular carcinoma continues to increase worldwide. Fortunately, there have been notable recent advances in locoregional and systemic therapy. In this current review, we will highlight these new developments and future directions of hepatocellular carcinoma treatment and address the importance of a multidisciplinary approach to treatment.

Keywords: Hepatocellular Carcinoma; Oncology; Radiation therapy; Systemic therapy; Transarterial radioembolization.

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