AFP and neoplasm: In the adjusted Cox multivariate survival analysis, we confirmed 4 independent factors linked with decreased survival: AFP level ≥ 400 ng/mL (HR 2.163, 95% CI 1.441–3.247, p<0.001), tumor size > 10 cm (HR 1.585, 95% CI 1.066–2.356, p = 0.023), PVTT (HR 1.901, 95% CI 1.271–2.843, p = 0.002) and TACE treatment (HR 2.765, 95% CI 1.853–4.127, p<0.001).