A Paradigm Shift in Primary Liver Cancer Therapy Utilizing Genomics, Molecular Biomarkers, and Artificial

James Moroney1, Juan Trivella2, Ben George3

  • 1Division of Vascular and Interventional Radiology, Department of Radiology, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI 53226, USA.

Cancers
|June 22, 2023
PubMed

Insights

This review covers advancements in primary liver cancer treatments, including genomics, biomarkers, and AI. It highlights new directions in immunotherapy and locoregional therapies for this complex disease.

Area of Science:

  • Oncology
  • Genomics
  • Biotechnology

Background:

  • Primary liver cancer is a major global health concern, ranking sixth in incidence and third in mortality.
  • Conventional treatments have limited efficacy, underscoring the need for novel therapeutic strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review recent breakthroughs in primary liver cancer therapies.
  • To explore the role of genomics, molecular biomarkers, and artificial intelligence in advancing treatment.
  • To discuss future directions in immunotherapy and locoregional therapies.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of current research in primary liver cancer.
  • Analysis of emerging trends in cancer genomics and biomarker discovery.
  • Examination of artificial intelligence applications in oncology.

Main Results:

  • Genomic and molecular profiling are revealing new therapeutic targets.
  • Artificial intelligence shows promise in improving diagnosis and treatment selection.
  • Immunotherapy and advanced locoregional therapies are evolving rapidly.

Conclusions:

  • Integrating genomics, biomarkers, and AI is crucial for personalized primary liver cancer treatment.
  • Further research into immunotherapy and refined locoregional approaches holds significant potential.
  • Addressing the complexity of liver cancer requires a multidisciplinary and innovative therapeutic strategy.