Impact of interventions and tumor stage on health-related quality of life in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma

ConclusionAdvanced tumor stages marked by BCLC stadium C and elevated initial AFP concentrations were associated with lower SF36 total scores and functional sum scores, respectively. During the course of sorafenib treatment, the sub-dimensional score for role limitations due to physical health decreased significantly, whereas TACE performance was associated with a significant improvement of the control of body pain.
Source: Journal of Cancer Research and Clinical Oncology - Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research