Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC) – Market outlook, Epidemiology, Competitive Landscape and Market Forecast Report – 2020 To 2030
Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC) is the most common type of primary liver cancer with liver cirrhosis, which develops following long periods of chronic liver disease. Cirrhosis is characterized by a decrease in hepatocyte proliferation, indicating exhaustion of the regenerative capacity of the liver, and results in an increase in fibrous tissue and destruction of liver cells, which may ultimately lead to the development of cancerous nodules. Half of all cases of HCC are associated with hepatitis B virus infection, with a further 25% associated with hepatitis C virus. Approximately, 70%–90% of patients with HCC have an established background of chronic liver disease and cirrhosis, including chronic infection with hepatitis B virus (HBV), hepatitis C virus (HCV), alcoholic liver disease, and nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH). Unresectable HCC is clinically a heterogeneous group of patients, which includes those with the intermediate stage (BCLC B) and advanced stage (BCLC C). ...