By Prof Nina Tirnitz-Parker AM and Prof Peter Leedman AO Co-Directors, Liver Cancer Collaborative
Liver cancer, of which the majority of cases are hepatocellular, is one of the fastest-growing causes of cancer-related death in Australia.
Despite intensive research worldwide, progress has lagged behind that in many other cancers. This reflects the unique challenges of liver cancer.
It is highly heterogeneous, and the liver’s ability to compensate for damage often masks symptoms until the disease is advanced. For many patients with late-stage disease treatment options are limited and often non-curative....
Liver cancer, of which the majority of cases are hepatocellular, is one of the fastest-growing causes of cancer-related death in Australia.
Despite intensive research worldwide, progress has lagged behind that in many other cancers. This reflects the unique challenges of liver cancer.
It is highly heterogeneous, and the liver’s ability to compensate for damage often masks symptoms until the disease is advanced. For many patients with late-stage disease treatment options are limited and often non-curative....
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