Hepatitis C Virus
24-week course of interferon-alpha therapy prolongs survival in patients hepatitis C virus
Published in Hepatitis Weekly, November 19th, 2007
Patients with the hepatitis C virus (HCV) have a risk of frequent recurrence and deterioration of liver function, even after curative treatment for the primary hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). This unfavorable prognosis is associated with a sustained HCV infection. Thus, both the prevention of HCC recurrence and the preservation of liver function are high priorities when trying to improve the prognosis of patients with HCV-related HCC. Antiviral therapy for chronic hepatitis C (HCV) after treatment for primary HCC is the essential factor required for an improved prognosis.
A research article written by a study group at Japan's Hiroshima University Hospital, published on...
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Source: Hepatitis Weekly (2007-11-19)
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