Intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma (ICC) refers to adenocarcinoma originating from the epithelium of secondary bile ducts and their branches, accounting for 10%-15% of primary malignant tumors in the liver. In recent years, the incidence of ICC has been rising significantly, garnering increasing clinical attention. While ICC and hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) both belong to primary liver cancers, they have distinct biological characteristics. The complex disease characteristics and prognosis pose significant challenges for ICC's clinical treatment. From September 7-9, 2023, the 17th annual meeting of the International Liver Cancer Association (ILCA) was grandly held in Amsterdam, Netherlands. At the conference, Dr. Qiang Gao from Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, China, shared recent advancements in the study of tumor-immune interactions in ICC. This article compiles an in-depth interview with Dr. Gao for our readers.
