High Residual Liver Cancer Risk in HCV-Cured Cirrhosis

[Raheman]

A new study confirms the very high risk of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) faced by patients with cirrhosis who have been cured of hepatitis C, a finding the researchers hope will encourage clinicians to communicate risk information to patients and encourage regular HCC screening.

[Anirban]

@raheman Central to this is ensuring that cured cirrhosis patients understand the risk of HCC and are provided with appropriate surveillance. Most patients with cirrhosis do not adhere to HCC screening guidelines