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Liver Cancer: A Psychological CBT Group Intervention Possibility Based on Scientific Review
World Journal of Cancer and Oncology Research
| Vol 3, Issue 1
Table 1. Barcelona Clinic Liver Cancer Staging System(BCLC)
| Stage | Tumor Stage | Liver function | Status of the patient | |
| 0 | Very early | unique < 2 cm | Normal function(Child-Pugh A) | Feels good and is active, more or less like he/she was before the disease.(PS 0) |
| A | Prematurely | unique, or 3 nodules ≤ 3 cm | ||
| B | Intermedium | Multinodular | Normal function or moderated damage (Child-Pugh A-B) | |
| C | Advanced | Portal invasion or extrahepatic spread | independent, but unable to do heavy work or work (PS 1-2) | |
| D | Terminal | Severe damage(Child-Pugh C) | Need help from others (PS > 2) | |