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Background and objective: Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) surveillance reduces mortality in at-risk people living with chronic hepatitis B (CHB), but is difficult to achieve in practice. The objective of this study was to measure participation and adherence to liver cancer HCC surveillance in eligible patients in a community health centre, following support from the Integrated Hepatitis B Service (IHBS).

Method: A retrospective analysis of the medical records of patients with CHB who met the indications for HCC surveillance over a 4.5- year period of IHBS involvement was conducted. Data collected included the date of ultrasound examinations and HBV DNA viral load tests.

Results: Sixty-seven patients underwent HCC surveillance, representing 213 person years. The participation rate was 75%. Adherence to surveillance was considered good in 18 (27%) patients, suboptimal in 29 (43%) patients and poor in 20 (30 …