Hepatocellular carcinoma, adult
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The Online Mendelian Inheritance in Man (OMIM) database contains genetics resources that discuss Hepatocellular carcinoma, adult. Click on the link to go to OMIM and review these resources.
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American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases
1001 North Fairfax, Suite 400
Alexandria, VA 22314
Phone: 703–299–9766
Fax: 703–299–9622
Email: aasld@aasld.org
Internet: www.aasld.org
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American Cancer Society
1599 Clifton Road NE
Atlanta GA 30329
Toll-free: 800-227-2345
Web site: http://www.cancer.org
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American Liver Foundation
75 Maiden Lane, Suite 603
New York, NY 10038-4810
Helpline (24 hours, 7 days a week): 1-800-465-4837 or 1-888-443-7222
Telephone: 1-800-676-9340 or (212) 668-1000
Fax: (212) 483-8179
E-mail: info@liverfoundation.org
Web site: www.liverfoundation.org
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ClinicalTrials.gov lists trials that are studying or have studied Hepatocellular carcinoma, adult. Click on the link to go to ClinicalTrials.gov to read descriptions of these studies.
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International Workshop on Cholangiocarcinoma and Hepatocellular Carcinoma, October 6, 2009
Location: Natcher Conference Ctr., NIH Campus, Bethesda, MD
Description: The objective of this workshop is to bring together basic researchers, clinicians, epidemiologists, and bioinformaticians worldwide who are experts in liver cancer biology and genetics study to exchange state-of-the-art and late-breaking discoveries. This meeting will provide a forum for both intramural and extramural scientists for a better understanding of the latest research findings and implementation of these findings in diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of liver cancer. This meeting will also promote awareness of liver cancer research to intramural community.
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Liver Cancer in the United States, June 6, 2005 - June 7, 2005
Description: Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is relatively uncommon in the United States, but its incidence has been climbing. HCC incidence increased 25% from 1993–95 to 1996–98. Host genetics also play a role in HCC. Homozygosity for genetic alleles associated with alpha 1-antitrypsin deficiency and hemochromatosis is linked to an increased risk of HCC, but it is unclear whether heterozygosity for these alleles is, too. Genetic variations that alter the course of hepatitis C virus (HCV), for example, human leukocyte antigen (HLA) haplotypes, could increase the risk of HCC, as could genes involved in alcohol metabolism. Despite some advances, the prognosis for patients with HCC remains dismal, with a 5-year survival rate of 5% during 1992–96. Liver transplantation is often the treatment of choice, but this option is expensive and limited by a shortage of donor organs. Studies to define HCC prognosis by gene expression or proteomics might lead to better allocation of donor organs. A number of nonsurgical therapies for HCC have been developed recently and it is important to compare the efficacy of these modalities. Workshop participants reviewed the current state of knowledge regarding the etiology, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of HCC and identified important areas for future research. The format featured a 2-day workshop of experts in the epidemiology, pathogenesis, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of HCC and featured lectures that summarized state-of-the-art knowledge. Working groups were used to plan future research.
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