Barcelona Clinic Liver Cancer (BCLC) staging system

The Barcelona Clinic Liver Cancer (BCLC) staging system is a way doctors categorize liver cancer based on tumor size, number of tumors, liver function, and overall health. It helps determine the best treatment options, ranging from early interventions like surgery or ablation for smaller, localized tumors to palliative care for advanced stages where treatment aims to improve quality of life. The system guides clinicians in making evidence-based decisions, aiming to improve survival outcomes by matching the cancer's stage with appropriate therapies.