title: Nonsurgical treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma.
abstract: Given the poor prognosis of HCC and the therapeutic challenge posed by underlying liver cirrhosis, efforts and resources must be directed towards preventive strategies. Return on the investment in such research is likely to be greater than can be expected from treatment of advanced disease.
authors.affiliation: Department of Medical Oncology, University of Texas, M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, USA.
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Aguayo
authors.forename: Y Z
authors.initials: YZ
authors.lastname: Patt
mesh_terms: D006528:Carcinoma, Hepatocellular / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000532:radiotherapy / Q000628:therapy*; D016461:Chemoembolization, Therapeutic; D000431:Ethanol / Q000008:administration & dosage; D006801:Humans; D006979:Hyperthermia, Induced; D007261:Infusions, Intra-Arterial; D008113:Liver Neoplasms / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000532:radiotherapy / Q000628:therapy*
chemical_list: D000431:Ethanol