Health Equity and Clinical Outcomes in Hepatocellular Carcinoma
A Special Issue of Cancers (ISSN 2072-6694) belonging to the section "Clinical Research in Cancer".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 November 2026 | Viewed by 219
Editors
Interests: hepatocellular carcinoma; liver failure; portal hypertension; liver transplantation; material deprivation
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Dear Colleagues,
As the third leading cause of cancer-related mortality, hepatocellular carcinoma remains a global health challenge. While the clinical management of hepatocellular carcinoma has advanced, significant disparities in patient outcomes persist, and emerging evidence indicates that clinical success is not only determined by tumor biology and therapeutic efficacy but is also profoundly shaped by social determinants of health.
This Special Issue, "Health Equity and Clinical Outcomes in Hepatocellular Carcinoma," aims to explore the multifaceted relationship between socioeconomic factors and clinical trajectories of patients at risk of and diagnosed with hepatocellular carcinoma. A primary focus of this collection is the impact of material deprivation and its root causes on the various stages of the care continuum. Specifically, we invite research addressing how individual, geographic, and policy factors influence hepatocellular carcinoma development, detection, treatment, and clinical outcomes, including the assessment of patient-reported outcomes.
We welcome original research, comprehensive reviews, and short communications that will provide insights and evidence-based strategies to mitigate these inequities. By characterizing "social risk phenotypes," we aim to inform targeted interventions and health system investments that ensure equitable care for all patients at risk of and diagnosed with hepatocellular carcinoma.
We look forward to receiving your contributions.
Kind regards,
Prof. Dr. Edoardo G. Giannini
Dr. Catherine Mezzacappa
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- hepatocellular carcinoma
- health equity
- material deprivation
- social determinants of health
- clinical outcomes
- access to care
- cancer staging
- liver cancer disparities
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