Hepatocellular Carcinoma

Routine Follow-Up Improves Prospects for Long-Term Survival

Published in Hepatitis Weekly, September 25th, 2000

Patients who have regular follow-up visits with medical professionals after a diagnosis of hepatocellular carcinoma have the best chance for long-term survival, say researchers in Japan.

Medical investigators at the Saga Prefectural Hospital Koseikan conducted a retrospective study of 547 patients who had been diagnosed at the hospital with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) from 1989 to 1998.

The investigators defined three types of follow-up routines. Those who had made regular medical visits and had ultrasounds and laboratory tests for serum markers (alpha-fetoprotein (AFP)) performed at least every four months were delegated to the regular follow-up...

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