Deaths caused by liver cancer rank third globally, with a mortality rate of up to 75. Researchers in Australia have developed a new method for treating liver cancer using three-dimensional printed strips that deliver chemotherapy drugs directly to the tumor site.

According to one of the researchers, this technology aims to reduce the recurrence of cancer while minimizing the harmful side effects typically associated with chemotherapy. The "three-dimensional strips" loaded with doses of anticancer drugs (5-fluorouracil and cisplatin) are placed surgically at the site of tumor removal, effectively targeting residual cancer cells and limiting their spread throughout the body.

The primary treatment protocol for liver cancer involves surgical excision of the tumor followed by chemotherapy. Although chemotherapy is crucial in preventing relapse, it poses significant challenges due to its debilitating side effects.

It's worth mentioning that liver cancer is the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths globally.