Management of hepatocellular carcinoma: from prevention to molecular targeted therapy

Oncology. 2010 Jul:78 Suppl 1:1-6. doi: 10.1159/000315222. Epub 2010 Jul 8.

Abstract

Hepatocellular carcinoma is a malignant tumor responsible for approximately 600,000-700,000 deaths worldwide, and is becoming more prevalent not only in South-East Asia and Africa, but also in Western countries; therefore, interest in hepatocellular carcinoma has mounted in recent years in the West, where little or no interest was evident 10-20 years ago.

MeSH terms

  • Antineoplastic Agents / therapeutic use
  • Benzenesulfonates / therapeutic use
  • Carcinoma, Hepatocellular / diagnosis
  • Carcinoma, Hepatocellular / prevention & control*
  • Carcinoma, Hepatocellular / virology
  • Hepacivirus / pathogenicity
  • Hepatitis B virus / pathogenicity
  • Humans
  • Liver Neoplasms / diagnosis
  • Liver Neoplasms / prevention & control*
  • Liver Neoplasms / virology
  • Niacinamide / analogs & derivatives
  • Phenylurea Compounds
  • Pyridines / therapeutic use
  • Sorafenib

Substances

  • Antineoplastic Agents
  • Benzenesulfonates
  • Phenylurea Compounds
  • Pyridines
  • Niacinamide
  • Sorafenib