Hepatocellular Carcinoma: Advances in Cancer Research

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Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is a type of cancer which affects the liver. It is the most common type of primary liver cancer. It can be treated through surgery or a liver transplant if identified early in its development. Other treatment methods include radiation therapy, chemotherapy, immunotherapy and targeted therapy. Pre-existing conditions such as hepatitis B or C, cirrhosis and other such chronic liver diseases can increase the likelihood of getting HCC. Blood tests, imaging tests and liver biopsy can be used for its diagnosis. Treatment methods depend on the size and location of the c...

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