BCLC BCLC Strategy for Prognosis Prediction and Treatment Recommendations Guideline Summary - Guideline Central

Document Overview

Document Title
BCLC Strategy for Prognosis Prediction and Treatment Recommendations
Authoring Society

Barcelona Clinic Liver Cancer

Document Publication Date
Oct 26, 2025
Page Last Reviewed/Updated
May 6, 2026
Document Type
Consensus Statement
Country of Publication
Global
Full Text Freely Available
Yes
Full Text Guideline
www.journal-of-hepatology.eu/article/S0168-8278(25)02571-1/fulltext
Source Citation

Reig M, Sanduzzi-Zamparelli M, Forner A, Rimola J, Ferrer-Fàbrega J, Burrel M, Garcia-Criado Á, Díaz A, Llarch N, Iserte G, Mollà M, Kelley RK, Galle PR, Mazzaferro V, Salem R, Sangro B, Singal A, Vogel A, Yanagihara TK, Ayuso C, Torres F, Bruix J. BCLC strategy for prognosis prediction and treatment recommendations: The 2025 update. J Hepatol. 2025 Oct 27:S0168-8278(25)02571-1. doi: 10.1016/j.jhep.2025.10.020. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 41151697.


Document Scope, Criteria, and Use Cases

Document Objectives

The 2025 BCLC update incorporates recent advances in the field of treatment recommendations for hepatocellular carcinoma while preserving its simplicity. Each stage remains directly linked to its evidence-based first-option treatment. The BCLC algorithm provides guidance to evaluate patient prognosis and propose a therapeutic strategy according to the current scientific evidence. These updates are particularly important for clinicians, tumor boards, and guideline developers, as well as for patients and caregivers who face complex choices in real-world practice. In practical terms, the prognostic capacity of BCLC is embedded within person-centered decision-making, fostering iterative treatment planning and laying the foundation for future studies assessing the clinical impact of CUSE, while acknowledging the need for validation and variability in implementation across healthcare settings.

Scope
Assessment and Screening, Management, Treatment
Keywords
hepatocellular carcinoma, liver cancer
Inclusion Criteria
Male, Female, Adult, Older Adult
Health Care Settings
Ambulatory, Hospital, Operating and Recovery Room, Outpatient
Intended Users
Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Physician, Physician Assistant
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