Lack of Response after Initial Chemoembolization for Hepatocellular Carcinoma: Does It Predict Failure of Subsequent Treatment?

Abstract

Patients who underwent chemoembolization for HCC showed a response (with both EASL criteria and mRECIST) and improved survival after the second chemoembolization treatment. At least two chemoembolization procedures should be performed in the same targeted lesions before further treatment is abandoned.