Microwave ablation vs surgery for liver tumors near the surface
Part of Cancer, Digestive system clinical trials.
This study compares two types of microwave ablation (a heat-based treatment that destroys tumors) with standard surgery for liver cancer tumors that sit near the surface of the liver. The goal is to see which treatment is safer and works better for people whose tumors are close to the liver's outer edge.
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Who can take part
- You have liver cancer (hepatocellular carcinoma), confirmed by biopsy or clinical criteria
- The tumor is located near the surface of the liver (within 3 mm of the outer capsule)
- You have either a single tumor up to 5 cm, or up to 3 tumors each up to 3 cm
- Your liver function is preserved enough (Child-Pugh grade A or B)
- The cancer has not invaded nearby blood vessels or spread outside the liver
- You have not had radiation, chemotherapy, targeted therapy, or immunotherapy before this trial
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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