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ArticleHepatic oncology2023

Treatment journey of patients with hepatocellular carcinoma using real-world data in British Columbia, Canada.

Soo Jin Seung, Hasnain Saherawala, Brandon Zagorski, Carman Tong, Howard Lim, Peter Kim, Vladimir Marquez, Sharlene Gill, David Liu, Janine M Davies

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Article in Hepatic oncology, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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10 authors.

Soo Jin SeungSunnybrook Research Institute, HOPE Research Centre, Toronto, Canada.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9584-7938
Hasnain SaherawalaSunnybrook Research Institute, HOPE Research Centre, Toronto, Canada.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0002-8789-1549
Brandon ZagorskiBMZ Analytics, Toronto, Canada.
Carman TongProvincial Health Services Association, Vancouver, Canada.
Howard LimDepartment of Medical Oncology, BC Cancer Agency, Vancouver, Canada.
Peter KimDepartment of Surgery, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada.
Vladimir MarquezDivision of Gastroenterology, Vancouver General Hospital, Vancouver, Canada.
Sharlene GillDepartment of Medical Oncology, BC Cancer Agency, Vancouver, Canada.
David LiuDepartment of Radiology, Vancouver General Hospital, Vancouver, Canada.
Janine M DaviesDepartment of Medical Oncology, BC Cancer Agency, Vancouver, Canada.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Aim: This study examined treatment patterns, survival outcomes and healthcare costs related to hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) in British Columbia. Methods: The study utilized data from two physician databases (HCC and MOTION) and the provincial British Columbia transplant database. Results: The analysis revealed diverse treatment approaches and identified the varying treatment journeys of patients. Liver transplant and systemic therapies demonstrated improved survival rates. However, there was a scarcity of Canadian-specific cost data. Conclusion: The research emphasizes the complexities of managing HCC and underscores the need for personalized treatment strategies to enhance patient outcomes. These findings contribute valuable insights into HCC management and provide a foundation for future studies and interventions aimed at optimizing care and resource allocation.

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CanadacostHCChepatocellular carcinomaresource utilizationsurvivaltreatment patterns

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PMCPMC10941055

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