Splenectomy with targeted therapy and immunotherapy for liver cancer
Part of Cancer, Immune system & allergy clinical trials.
This trial tests whether removing the spleen (splenectomy) can improve the effectiveness of targeted therapy and immunotherapy for people with advanced liver cancer (HCC) who also have enlarged spleens due to portal hypertension. It aims to see if this combination can help control the cancer better.
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Who can take part
- Age 18 to 75 years
- No prior systemic treatment for liver cancer (or eligible for spleen removal during treatment)
- Unresectable or recurrent liver cancer (HCC)
- Enlarged spleen (>4 cm) with low white blood cell or platelet counts
- History of esophageal varices or variceal bleeding
- Liver function: Child-Pugh score 5–7, and certain blood tests within limits
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