Relative treatment effects of first-line chemotherapy and immunotherapy for hepatocellular carcinoma: A systematic review and meta-analysis

• Published in: Cancer pathogenesis and therapy
• Main Authors: Bahirwani, Janak, Jai Kumar Ahuja, Suruchi, Changela, Madhav, Patel, Het, Patel, Nishit, Kaneriya, Maulik, Patel, Vishal
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier B.V 01.04.2025
• Subjects: Chemotherapy; Hepatocellular carcinoma; Immunotherapy; Progression-free survival; Hepatocellular carcinoma; Chemotherapy; Progression-free survival; Immunotherapy

Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is the most common primary liver malignancy and the fourth most common cause of cancer-related mortality worldwide. Despite advances in immunotherapies and targeted treatments for HCC, chemotherapy remains a valuable first-line treatment. However, the efficacy of immun...