ASK THE DOC - Hepatocellular Carcinoma and cirrhosis

Question 2: Patient has had cirrhosis for 30 years and has been alcohol free for 7 years. He goes for treatment every 2 weeks to drain the fluids and gets protein injected back into his system. The blood test called AFP resulted in Hepatocellular carcinoma without a biopsy and is considering a “targeted” therapy or a vascular procedure. Dr. Whaley goes into the diagnosis, treatments and results.