Report from the Western Canadian Gastrointestinal Cancer Consensus Conference Virtual Education Series—Transition from Local to System Therapy and Optimal Sequencing of Systemic Therapy for HCC

Abstract

The Western Canadian Gastrointestinal Cancer Consensus Conference (WC-5) convened virtually on 10 February 2021. The WC-5 is an interactive multidisciplinary conference attended by health care professionals from across Western Canada (British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba) who are involved in the care of patients with gastrointestinal cancer. Surgical, medical, and radiation oncologists; pathologists; radiologists; and allied health care professionals participated in presentation and discussion sessions for the purpose of developing the recommendations presented here. This consensus statement addresses current issues in the management of hepatocellular cancer (HCC). Recommendations have been made for the transition from local to systemic therapy and the optimal sequencing of systemic regimens in the management of HCC.

Keywords

• hepatocellular cancer
• local therapy
• TACE
• SABR
• systemic therapy
• immunotherapy