Regional variations in hepatocellular carcinoma incidence, routes to diagnosis, treatment and survival in England.
Anya BurtonVinay K BalachandrakumarRobert J DriverDaniela TataruLizz PaleyAileen MarshallGraeme AlexanderIan A Rowenull nullDaniel H PalmerTim J S CrossPublished in: British journal of cancer (2021)
This population-based, nationwide analysis demonstrates clear differences in HCC incidence, management and survival across England. It highlights socioeconomic-associated variation and the need for improvement in early diagnosis and curative treatment of HCC. This research should assist policymakers, service providers and clinicians to identify regions where additional training, services and resources would be best directed.