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Jul 2022
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390. Liver Series - Liver Cancer (Malign...

SURGERY 101 TEAM
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By the end of this episode you will be able to: List the different types of liver cancer and their epidemiology Explain how to make the diagnosis in a patient with suspected liver cancer Describe how to stage a patient with suspected liver cancer Outline the treatment options for a patient with liver cancer 
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