Clinical Pearls in Intermediate Stage uHCC Management
The panelist discusses, for intermediate-stage unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma (uHCC), key clinical pearls include prioritizing transarterial chemoembolization (TACE) as a first-line therapy, with systemic options for TACE-ineligible patients or progression; consider lenvatinib or atezolizumab plus bevacizumab based on liver function and risk factors. Evaluate treatment success via a radiologic response (mRECIST criteria), AFP levels, and toxicity profiles; modify treatment upon radiologic progression, prohibitive toxicity, or declining performance status.
Video content above is prompted by the following:
- What remaining clinical pearls can you share regarding systemic therapy treatment approaches for patients with intermediate stage uHCC?
- How do you evaluate treatment success over time, and what are the key indicators that guide decisions regarding treatment modifications or sequencing?
- What trials are you anticipating that might impact the first-line treatment of uHCC?
Gholam Contrasts Lenvatinib With Other Options in Child-Pugh B HCC
December 21st 2024During a Case-Based Roundtable® event, Pierre Gholam, MD, discussed how post hoc and real-world analyses build upon the limited available trial data for treating patients with unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma with Child-Pugh B status.
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