How Is Liver Cancer Staged?

Q:
How is liver cancer staged?

A:
The stage of cancer is a description of how widespread it is. The stage of a liver cancer is one of the most important factors in considering treatment options.

A staging system is a standard way for the cancer care team to sum up information about how far a cancer has spread. Doctors use staging systems to get an idea about a patient’s prognosis and to help determine the most appropriate treatment.

There are several staging systems for liver cancer:

  • the American Joint Committee on Cancer (AJCC) TNM system
  • the Barcelona Clinic Liver Cancer (BCLC) staging system
  • the Cancer of the Liver Italian Program (CLIP) system
  • the Okuda system

It is worth noticed that not all doctors use the same system, you’d better ask your doctor for more detail.

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* The Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
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