Evaluating hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) surveillance through an early diagnostic centre: An implementation science approach at a tertiary hepatology centre in England.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) has high mortality, improved by early diagnosis. An integrated service was established to facilitate timely cancer surveillance.

Aims

Evaluate the utility of an early diagnostic centre (EDC) in diagnosis of liver cancer.

Methods

Retrospective analysis of patients at an EDC (2022-2024), compared to previous general clinic attendance. We investigated demographics, and liver disease aetiology and status. We tracked attendances and 'did-not-attend' rates, with sub-categorisation by time period. Assessments were categorised as ideal, optimal, sub-optimal or poor. Travel-costs and times were estimated.

Results

Patients attending the centre (315) were reviewed, with previous clinic reviews serving as comparator. The cohort was

SUBMITTER: Farooq HZ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12753212 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature