Is there a way to screen people with hepatitis C to check for liver cancer?
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Is there a way to screen people with hepatitis C to check for liver cancer?
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Dr. Jeffrey Crespin
Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology
In brief: Yes
The mayo clinic uses alternating CT scan and ultrasound every 6 months in patients.
In brief: Yes
The mayo clinic uses alternating CT scan and ultrasound every 6 months in patients.
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Dr. Herbert Hoover
You could add checking Alpha-feto(AFP) levels to US checks.
Dr. Stephen Saponaro
Radiology
In brief: Yes
Most liver cancer screening programs use a combination of Alpha fetoprotein and ultrasound.
In brief: Yes
Most liver cancer screening programs use a combination of Alpha fetoprotein and ultrasound.
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Dr. Lance Stein
Internal Medicine - Hepatology
In brief: No
The american association for the study of liver diseases guidelines recommend a liver ultrasound every 6 months.
In brief: No
The american association for the study of liver diseases guidelines recommend a liver ultrasound every 6 months.
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