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ArticleCancers2026

On-Demand Loco-Regional Treatment for Intrahepatic Lesions Improves Treatment Outcomes in Atezolizumab Plus Bevacizumab Therapy for Unresectable Hepatocellular Carcinoma.

Kazuto Tajiri, Nozomu Muraishi, Eiki Ishizaka, Aiko Murayama, Yuka Hayashi, Ichiro Yasuda

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Article in Cancers, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Kazuto TajiriThe Third Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Toyama, Toyama 930-0194, Japan.ORCID 0000-0002-2373-8601
Nozomu MuraishiThe Third Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Toyama, Toyama 930-0194, Japan.
Eiki IshizakaThe Third Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Toyama, Toyama 930-0194, Japan.
Aiko MurayamaThe Third Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Toyama, Toyama 930-0194, Japan.
Yuka HayashiThe Third Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Toyama, Toyama 930-0194, Japan.
Ichiro YasudaThe Third Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Toyama, Toyama 930-0194, Japan.ORCID 0000-0002-6888-0310

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Abstract

BACKGROUND/

objectivesAtezolizumab plus bevacizumab (Atez/Bev) is a standard treatment for unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), but its anti-tumor efficacy remains limited. Combining intrahepatic locoregional treatment (IHLRT) with Atez/Bev has been explored as a strategy to overcome this limitation. This study aimed to clarify the significance of IHLRT in Atez/Bev treatment for unresectable HCC.

methodsEighty consecutive patients with unresectable HCC treated with Atez/Bev were retrospectively analyzed. IHLRT was performed in patients with residual viable hepatic lesions amenable to locoregional treatment during Atez/Bev therapy. Anti-tumor response was evaluated by RECIST; and progression-free survival (PFS), overall survival (OS), potential biomarkers, and contributing factors to OS were also assessed.

resultsIHLRT was selectively performed in 20 patients based on individual clinical conditions. Pretreatment characteristics were comparable between patients who did and did not receive IHLRT. Both best and initial tumor responses were superior in the IHLRT group, and PFS was significantly longer (16.2 vs. 8.4 months,

conclusionsOn-demand, selective IHLRT during Atez/Bev treatment is well tolerated and provides superior and more durable tumor control, particularly in patients achieving an initial objective response.

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atezolizumabbevacizumabcombination therapyintrahepatic controllocoregional treatmentneutrophil-lymphocyte ratioobjective response

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PMID41899622
PMCPMC13025880

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