A French Multicenter Observational Retrospective Study of Rare Primary Liver Cancers

What this Trial Is About

This research aims to describe the clinical, histological, and radiological features of rare primary liver cancers. It focuses on collecting tumor and blood samples to better understand these cancers and to evaluate how well treatments used in real-world practice work, with the goal of identifying the best treatment sequences. The study serves as a foundation for future research to find new molecular and imaging biomarkers that could improve diagnosis and prognosis. The study is observational and retrospective, meaning it reviews past cases from multiple centers in France. It collects biological samples and clinical data from patients diagnosed with rare primary liver cancers after January 2018. The study evaluates treatments patients have received in clinical practice without assigning any new treatments or interventions. Participants' data, including clinical characteristics, tumor biology, and imaging, will be reviewed for up to five years from diagnosis. Researchers will measure outcomes such as recurrence-free survival for patients without metastases, progression-free survival for those with metastases, and overall survival. The study includes both living patients who consent to participate and deceased patients, aiming to gather comprehensive information to support future translational studies.

A French Multicenter Observational Retrospective Study of Rare Primary Liver Cancers