Women with Hypothyroidism at Increased Risk of Liver Cancer
(06/22/2009)
Long-term hypothyroidism in women significantly increases the risk of developing hepatocellular carcinoma (liver cancer), according to the results of a study published in Hepatology.
Combination of Chemotherapy Drugs Improves Survival with Biliary Tract Cancer
(05/20/2009)
According to the results of a Phase III clinical trial that will be presented at the 2009 annual meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), treatment of gallbladder or bile duct cancer with a combination of Gemzar® (gemcitabine) and cisplatin results in better survival and a lower risk of cancer progression than treatment with Gemzar alone.
Incidence of Liver Cancer on the Rise
(04/08/2009)
The incidence of liver cancer in the United States tripled between 1975 and 2005, but survival rates are improving, according to the results of a study published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology.
Moderate Alcohol Consumption Increases Risk of Cancer in Women
(03/10/2009)
Women who regularly consume low to moderate amounts of alcohol have an increased risk of cancers of the upper digestive tract, rectum, liver, and breast when compared with women who do not drink, according to the results of a study published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute.
Avastin® plus Tarceva® Shows Promise in Advanced Hepatocellular Carcinoma
(02/03/2009)
According to the results of a Phase II clinical trial, the combination of two targeted therapies—Avastin® (bevacizumab) and Tarceva® (erlotinib)—has anticancer activity in patients with advanced hepatocellular (liver) cancer and warrants further study. These results were published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology.
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Screening/Prevention
Women with Hypothyroidism at Increased Risk of Liver Cancer
(06/22/2009)
Long-term hypothyroidism in women significantly increases the risk of developing hepatocellular carcinoma (liver cancer), according to the results of a study published in Hepatology.
Incidence of Liver Cancer on the Rise
(04/08/2009)
The incidence of liver cancer in the United States tripled between 1975 and 2005, but survival rates are improving, according to the results of a study published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology.
Moderate Alcohol Consumption Increases Risk of Cancer in Women
(03/10/2009)
Women who regularly consume low to moderate amounts of alcohol have an increased risk of cancers of the upper digestive tract, rectum, liver, and breast when compared with women who do not drink, according to the results of a study published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute.
Genetic Characteristics of Hepatitis B Associated with Risk of Liver Cancer
(08/29/2008)
Different genetic characteristics of the hepatitis B virus (HBV) are associated with varying risks of developing hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), the most common form of liver cancer. These results were recently published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute.
Liver Cancer Screening in Patients with Chronic Hepatitis B and C Improves Survival
(04/03/2008)
Researchers in Hong Kong have reported that screening patients with chronic hepatitis for liver cancer improves liver cancer survival rates and may improve chances for cure. The details of the study were published in the Annals for Surgery.
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Stages I-III
Avastin® plus Tarceva® Shows Promise in Advanced Hepatocellular Carcinoma
(02/03/2009)
According to the results of a Phase II clinical trial, the combination of two targeted therapies—Avastin® (bevacizumab) and Tarceva® (erlotinib)—has anticancer activity in patients with advanced hepatocellular (liver) cancer and warrants further study. These results were published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology.
Nexavar® Effective for Hepatocellular Carcinoma in Asians
(01/21/2009)
Researchers from 23 medical centers in Asia have reported that Nexavar® (sorafenib) is effective in patients with advanced hepatocellular carcinoma (liver cancer). The results of this study were published in Lancet Oncology.
Differences in IMRT Radiation Doses May Complicate Study Results in Liver Cancer
(04/04/2008)
Differences between the prescribed dose of radiation in intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) and the dose that’s actually delivered may make comparison studies in liver cancer difficult to interpret. These findings were reported in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute.
Updates on the Management of Advanced Hepato-pancreato-biliary Malignancies
(10/21/2007)
A Report from the 14th European Cancer Conference (ECCO)
Addition of Nexavar® to Adriamycin® Improves Survival in Hepatocellular Carcinoma
(10/01/2007)
According to results recently presented at the 2007 European Cancer Organization (ECCO 14), the addition of the targeted agent Nexavar® (sorafenib) to the chemotherapy agent Adriamycin® (doxorubicin) improves survival as initial therapy among patients with advanced hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), a form of liver cancer.
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Stage IV
Combination of Chemotherapy Drugs Improves Survival with Biliary Tract Cancer
(05/20/2009)
According to the results of a Phase III clinical trial that will be presented at the 2009 annual meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), treatment of gallbladder or bile duct cancer with a combination of Gemzar® (gemcitabine) and cisplatin results in better survival and a lower risk of cancer progression than treatment with Gemzar alone.
Avastin® plus Tarceva® Shows Promise in Advanced Hepatocellular Carcinoma
(02/03/2009)
According to the results of a Phase II clinical trial, the combination of two targeted therapies—Avastin® (bevacizumab) and Tarceva® (erlotinib)—has anticancer activity in patients with advanced hepatocellular (liver) cancer and warrants further study. These results were published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology.
Nexavar® Effective for Hepatocellular Carcinoma in Asians
(01/21/2009)
Researchers from 23 medical centers in Asia have reported that Nexavar® (sorafenib) is effective in patients with advanced hepatocellular carcinoma (liver cancer). The results of this study were published in Lancet Oncology.
Updates on the Management of Advanced Hepato-pancreato-biliary Malignancies
(10/21/2007)
A Report from the 14th European Cancer Conference (ECCO)
Addition of Nexavar® to Adriamycin® Improves Survival in Hepatocellular Carcinoma
(10/01/2007)
According to results recently presented at the 2007 European Cancer Organization (ECCO 14), the addition of the targeted agent Nexavar® (sorafenib) to the chemotherapy agent Adriamycin® (doxorubicin) improves survival as initial therapy among patients with advanced hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), a form of liver cancer.
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Recurrent
Arterial Embolization Effective in Patients with Liver Cancer Recurrence
(06/26/2006)
In selected patients who have a cancer recurrence following surgical removal of liver cancer, arterial embolization (blocking the arteries that supply blood to a tumor) appears to produce good survival results. These results were published in the journal Cancer.
Repeat Surgery for Recurrent Liver Cancer Provides Long-Term Survival in Subset of Patients
(10/30/2003)
According to results recently published in the
Annals of Surgery, repeat surgery for recurrent liver cancer provides long-term survival in a subset of patients.
Radiofrequency Ablation Reduces Local Recurrences Compared to Cryosurgery for Treatment of Inoperable Liver Cancer or Metastasis to the Liver
(01/09/2003)
According to a recent article published in the
Archives of Surgery, radiofrequency ablation appears to be superior to cryosurgery for the treatment of inoperable liver cancer or metastasis to the liver.
Doxil® Produces Anti-Cancer Responses in Advanced Cancers of the Liver and Bile Duct
(10/14/2002)
According to results presented at the 38th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology,
Doxil® produces anti-cancer responses in patients with advanced cancers of the liver (hepatocellular) and bile duct (cholangiocarcinoma).
Surgery to Remove Liver Cancer Is Safe in Many, but Risk for Recurrence Remains
(02/14/2002)
Surgery to remove some liver cancers can be performed safely in persons who are otherwise in good health; however, the risk for cancer recurrence remains high after such a procedure. According to a recent study by Italian researchers, an aggressive approach to preventing such recurrences may be warranted.
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Hepatocellular Carcinoma
Women with Hypothyroidism at Increased Risk of Liver Cancer
(06/22/2009)
Long-term hypothyroidism in women significantly increases the risk of developing hepatocellular carcinoma (liver cancer), according to the results of a study published in Hepatology.
Risk of Needle Track Seeding Following Biopsy for HCC is 2.7%
(10/30/2008)
The risk of the spread of cancer along the path of the needle (needle track seeding) during a biopsy for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is approximately 2.7%. These results were recently published in the journal Gut.
Genes Outside of Cancer Help Predict Outcomes of Liver Cancer Patients
(10/21/2008)
Genes that can be measured directly adjacent to the site of a liver cancer can help predict survival among patients diagnosed with the most common type of liver cancer, hepatocellular carcinoma. These results were recently published in the New England Journal of Medicine.
Genetic Characteristics of Hepatitis B Associated with Risk of Liver Cancer
(08/29/2008)
Different genetic characteristics of the hepatitis B virus (HBV) are associated with varying risks of developing hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), the most common form of liver cancer. These results were recently published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute.
Nexavar® Improves Survival in Advanced Liver Cancer
(07/24/2008)
The targeted agent Nexavar (sorafenib) is associated with improved survival and doubling of the time to cancer progression for patients with advanced liver cancer. These results were recently published in the New England Journal of Medicine.
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