Learn about emerging treatments for metastatic liver cancer. We’ve got it covered, from new FDA approvals to emerging approaches in targeted therapy, immunotherapy, ablation, surgery, modified viruses, and more.

  • July 28, 2021  

    New Approvals for Liver Cancer Mark ‘Golden Age’ of Treatment Bookmark

    George Lundberg, MD

    Reported in Healio: After decades of little or no progress, many new clinical trials testing targeted and immunotherapy drugs—especially in combinations—are showing that they have real value in treating primary liver cancer (hepatocellular carcinoma).

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  • May 4, 2021  

    Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC)—An Overview Bookmark

    George Lundberg, MD

    Overview from Medscape curated by Contributing Editor George Lundberg, MD, who notes:

    This 2020 encyclopedic approach to all of the many diagnostic and therapeutic options available for primary hepatocellular carcinoma leaves no stone unturned. (Free registration required, written with a physician audience in mind.)

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Molecular tests help match patients to the personalized treatments that are most likely to work for them. Keep up with new developments in molecular testing that could help guide liver cancer treatment, such as detection of genetic mutations and other biomarkers.

  • February 7, 2017  

    Testing for Tumor Mutations: Liquid Biopsy Versus Traditional Biopsy

    Emma Shtivelman, PhD

    Update as of August 27, 2020: A lot has changed in the three-and-a-half years since this blog post was written. Liquid biopsies are by now widely recognized and used as a valuable diagnostic and monitoring tool. Many of the reservations and concerns described in the original post below have been addressed and largely resolved by refining the technology. The latest proof of this is… Read more »

  • January 29, 2021  

    Targeted Therapy for Hepatocellular Carcinoma Bookmark

    George Lundberg, MD

    This scientific review paper published in the journal Signal Transduction and Targeted Therapy discusses recent research into newer medications that show promise as targeted therapies for some cases of primary hepatocellular carcinoma, following molecular testing.

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  • January 31, 2020  

    Blood-Based Screening Test May Aid in Detecting GI Cancers Bookmark

    George Lundberg, MD

    Article from Cancer Network curated by Editor in Chief George Lundberg, MD, who notes: 

    Early diagnosis remains a key for therapeutic success in gastrointestinal (GI) cancers. The sensitivity and specificity of these blood tests are encouraging.

    Go to full article published by Cancer Network.

    If you’re wondering whether this story applies to your own cancer case or a loved one’s, we invite you to get support from Cancer Commons.

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Some of the most promising new treatments for metastatic liver cancer are currently being tested in patients enrolled in clinical trials. We help you stay up to date on the latest results from these studies.

  • January 29, 2021  

    Efficacy and Safety of Sorafenib Plus Vitamin K Treatment for Hepatocellular CarcinomA: A Phase II, Randomized Study Bookmark

    George Lundberg, MD

    This scientific research paper published in the journal Cancer Medicine reports that the drug sorafenib has shown some effectiveness against hepatocellular carcinoma in a clinical trial, and that adding vitamin K2 enhanced that effectiveness.

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  • November 24, 2020  

    Atezolizumab plus Bevacizumab in Unresectable Hepatocellular Carcinoma Bookmark

    George Lundberg, MD

    This academic research paper from The New England Journal of Medicine reports results from a clinical trial in which a treatment that combines the drugs atezolizumab and bevacizumab improved both progression-free and overall survival for people with unresectable primary liver cancer.

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Cancer Commons is truly unique at rapidly matching patients with advanced cancer with the best precision therapy or clinical trial.

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Cancer Commons Advisor

Cancer affects many aspects of life, whether you’re newly diagnosed, in the midst of treatment, or in follow-up care. Learn about ways to maintain quality of life, such as palliative care and managing side effects.

  • October 14, 2019  

    Pediatric Palliative Care: A Specialty Comes of Age

    Sarah Friebert, MD

    For a child with cancer, palliative care can provide much-needed relief from stress and symptoms—for the patient and their family alike. Palliative care is given alongside cancer treatment, and is not synonymous with “end-of-life” care. In fact, anyone with a serious illness can benefit from palliative care, no matter their long-term outlook. Because of its importance for children with cancer, we are honored to… Read more »

  • January 29, 2021  

    Tumour Ablation for Liver Cancer: What to Expect at Home Bookmark

    George Lundberg, MD

    Ablation therapy is becoming common practice for treatment of cancer that begins in the liver. MyHealth.Alberta.ca provides information on recovery and at-home care following the procedure.

  • February 11, 2020  

    ‘Impressed With Impact’ of Ketamine in Cancer Palliative Care Bookmark

    George Lundberg, MD

    Article from Medscape curated by Editor in Chief George Lundberg, MD, who notes: 

    Depression is, for obvious reasons, common in patients with advanced cancer. The old, inexpensive drug ketamine—already approved for medical use by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)—seems rapidly effective, according to small studies.

    Go to full article published by Medscape.

    If you’re wondering whether this story applies to your own cancer case or a loved one’s, we invite you to get support from Cancer Commons.

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You’re not alone. Read how other patients and caregivers navigated diagnosis, treatment, and life with cancer. We hope their stories provide insights and hope for your own cancer journey.

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Learn more about what’s new in advanced cancer research and treatment, including screening and statistics, using artificial intelligence to improve treatment, and other new horizons in cancer care.

  • April 7, 2021  

    Rankings of Most Common and Deadly Cancer Types Will Shift Over Next Two Decades

    In the next two decades, rankings of incidence and death across cancer types will undergo important changes in the U.S., according to new research led by Lola Rahib, PhD, Director of Scientific and Clinical Affairs at Cancer Commons, as well as the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) in collaboration with The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Published today in JAMA Network Open,… Read more »

  • May 30, 2021  

    Cancer Support for LGBTQIA Patients Is Missing Bookmark

    George Lundberg, MD

    This piece from ASCO Connection outlines the need for and a path to improvement in cancer care for LGBTQIA patients.

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  • March 29, 2021  

    Can Really Big Data Inform Precise Decisions for Individual Patients?

    With: Matvey B. Palchuk, MD, MS, FAMIA

    New technologies are transforming cancer research. By optimizing research protocols and leveraging data more efficiently and intelligently, these tools hold the promise to improve personalized cancer care. Here, our Curious Dr. George asks Matvey B. Palchuk, MD, MS, FAMIA, VP of Informatics at TriNetX, LLC, about the capabilities of his company’s platform. Curious Dr. George: Translational medicine has evolved to include personalized medicine and… Read more »

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The coronavirus pandemic presents unprecedented challenges to cancer patients. We can help you understand how COVID-19 might impact your treatment and other aspects of your cancer care.