Method for inhibiting development of liver cancer and increasing survival in chronic hepadnavirus infection

摘要

A method of inhibiting the development and growth of hepatocellular carcinoma in a individual chronically infected with Hepatitis B virus involves prolonged administration of a prophylactically effective amount of 3TC to the chronically infected individual. Additionally, the method includes prolonged administration of 3TC in combination with another antiviral agent having activity against Hepatitis B virus.