What is the prognosis for hepatocellular carcinoma?
Tumors that cannot be resected do not respond well to traditional chemotherapy or radiotherapy. Small cancers, arising in the presence of cirrhosis, can be cured by liver transplantation. Early detection is crucial. Patients with cirrhosis should be screened regularly for liver cancer. This is especially important for patients with liver disease due to hepatitis C, hepatitis B, or hemochromatosis.
