Adult hepatocellular carcinoma
MONDO:0016216Adult hepatocellular carcinoma is the most common primary liver cancer of adulthood. Derived from well-differentiated hepatocytes, it often develops from chronic liver cirrhosis which is most often due to hepatitis B and C virus or alcohol abuse. Symptoms are hepatic mass, abdominal pain and, in advanced stages, jaundice, cachexia and liver failure.
Also known as: hepatocellular cancer, adult HCC, adult hepatocellular carcinoma, adult hepatoma, adult primary carcinoma of liver cell, adult primary carcinoma of the liver cell, adult primary hepatocellular carcinoma, adult primary hepatoma
2914 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 12 tagged with Adult hepatocellular carcinoma itself.
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Can a new radiation machine cut breath holds for cancer patients?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowResearchers are studying whether a next-generation radiation delivery system can run a complete treatment workflow while patients hold their breath. The trial enrolls about 20 adults with tumors in the chest or upper abdomen who are already scheduled for stereotactic body radiati…
Sponsor: Varian, a Siemens Healthineers Company • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New 3D ultrasound aims to improve liver cancer treatment monitoring
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a special 3D ultrasound technique can help doctors better monitor how liver tumors respond to treatment. About 80 adults with liver cancer that started in the colon or rectum will be scanned before and during therapy. The goal is to see if this imagi…
Sponsor: University of California, San Diego • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:14 UTC