Neoadjuvant Approaches in Hepatocellular Carcinoma: There's No Time Like the Present.

Abstract

Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) remains a lethal malignancy and is an increasingly common cause of cancer death worldwide. Curative-intent surgical resection remains the standard of care for eligible patients, yet outcomes remain poor for many patients, with most patients experiencing recurrence in the 5 years after resection. There is currently significant interest in using locoregional and systemic therapies-in both the neoadjuvant and adjuvant settings-to increase the chance of cure. This review article appraises the existing literature and current clinical trial landscape of neoadjuvant therapies in HCC.