Improving the Conversion Success Rate of Hepatocellular Carcinoma (IMAGE)
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We summarize the clinical experience and evidence for conversion therapy in patients with ‘potentially resectable’ HCC from four perspectives: 1) defining the target population for conversion therapy, 2) selecting the appropriate conversion strategy, placing emphasis on the utilization of combination therapy that exhibits a significant objective response rate, 3) determining the timing and urgency of surgical resection, 4) promoting the adoption of a multidisciplinary team model. The authors are optimistic that with the continuous progress in treatment and a deeper understanding of HCC, the success rate of HCC conversion therapy will increase, and the overall survival of HCC patients will be prolonged.
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Ming Zhao, Ning Lyu, Qi-Feng Chen, Song Chen
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