Approach to Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC) Management in Low/Middle-Income Countries

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Approach to Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC) Management in Low/Middle-Income Countries

Public health and preventive medicine Clinical and internal medicine Oncology General surgery Gastrointestinal and colorectal surgery

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Collection: Medicine

Language: English

Published by: Springer

Published on: 30th July 2025

Format: LCP-protected ePub

ISBN: 9789819638949


Overview

This book delves into the management of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) in low to middle-income countries. Shockingly, a projected 1.3 million people are at risk of dying from liver cancer by 2040, marking a 56.4% increase from 2020. HCC cases and deaths are expected to rise by over 50% in the next two decades.

Management Challenges

The book discusses HCC management in low to middle-income countries with limited healthcare budgets and resources as the cost of therapeutic options for HCC, such as liver resection, transplantation, ablative therapies, transarterial embolotherapy/radiotherapy, systemic therapy, and palliative care vary significantly and can be substantial.

Prevention and Target Audience

The book also emphasizes the role of the prevention of HCC. It is suitable for specialists in surgical oncology, medical oncology, radiation oncology, hepatology, gastroenterology, interventional radiology and surgery. It is also relevant for specialists in general medicine, public health, epidemiology, family medicine besides medical students, trainees and specialized nurses. It aligns with UN SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-Being.

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