Updated Guidelines Issued for Liver Cancer Monitoring

Published: 2026-04-29
Category: health
Source: Medscape
Original source

New recommendations for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) surveillance emphasize cirrhosis prevention as the most effective strategy. For at-risk individuals, semiannual ultrasound combined with AFP testing is advised. The update also notes the potential of emerging methods like MRI and blood-based biomarkers for future screening.

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