Sorafenib for the treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma: a single-centre real-world study

Sorafenib is an oral multi-kinase inhibitor used for the treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma. Its efficacy in randomised controlled trials was demonstrated in patients with well-preserved liver function and good functional status. In the real-world setting, treatment is often offered to patients o...

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Main Authors: Hanzel Jurij, Kosir Bozic Tajda, Stabuc Borut, Jansa Rado
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Sciendo 2020-05-01
Series:Radiology and Oncology
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.2478/raon-2020-0027
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Summary:Sorafenib is an oral multi-kinase inhibitor used for the treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma. Its efficacy in randomised controlled trials was demonstrated in patients with well-preserved liver function and good functional status. In the real-world setting, treatment is often offered to patients outside these criteria. We therefore performed a single-centre real-world cohort study on the efficacy of sorafenib in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma.
ISSN:1581-3207