Liver Cancer

Treatment for liver tumors that have spread from other cancers depends on a number of factors such as the primary cancer site, the number of tumors in your liver, the size of the tumors, location of tumors within the liver, whether or not the cancer has spread to other organs besides your liver, and your overall health.

 

When deciding on treatment, it is important to have a multidisciplinary team evaluate your condition and provide input. A number of treatment options exist and it is crucial to develop a care plan as you beat liver tumors. You will want a surgeon to evaluate the possibility of a liver resection or transplant (for primary liver cancer or neuroendocrine cancers), an oncologist to discuss systemic treatments, a radiologist and an interventional radiologist who can discuss targeted liver directed therapies.

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When liver tumors progress, complications can occur.  These complications may include blockage of the flow of bile, decreased appetite, fever, liver failure, pain, and weight loss.

A diagnosis of liver tumors, whether primary or metastatic, is extremely frightening.  Gaining knowledge about your own disease status helps empower you and your family members as you approach treatment.  You are your own best advocate!