Liver Cancer Treatment - Universal Hospital

Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC)

Hepatocellular carcinoma is the most common type of primary liver cancer. Treatment options for HCC may include surgical resection, liver transplantation, radiofrequency ablation, transarterial chemoembolization (TACE), chemotherapy, or targeted therapies.

Liver Angiosarcoma

Liver angiosarcoma is a rare and aggressive cancer that originates in the blood vessels of the liver. Treatment typically involves surgical resection if possible, but the prognosis is often poor due to its aggressive nature.

Hepatoblastoma

Hepatoblastoma is a rare liver cancer that primarily affects young children. Treatment involves a combination of surgery to remove the tumor, chemotherapy, and sometimes liver transplantation.

Cholangiocarcinoma

Cholangiocarcinoma is a cancer that develops in the bile ducts of the liver. Treatment options depend on the cancer's location and stage and may include surgical resection, liver transplantation, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, or palliative care.

Hepatectomy

Hepatectomy is a surgical procedure to remove a portion of the liver. It is commonly used to treat liver tumors, such as HCC or cholangiocarcinoma, when the tumor is confined to a specific region of the liver.

Liver Ablation

Liver ablation is a minimally invasive procedure that uses techniques like radiofrequency or microwave ablation to destroy tumors in the liver without the need for surgery. It is suitable for small liver tumors.

Chemotherapy

Chemotherapy is a systemic treatment that uses drugs to kill cancer cells or slow their growth. It is often used in the treatment of liver cancer, either as a primary treatment or in combination with other modalities.

Radiation Therapy

Radiation therapy involves the use of high-energy X-rays or other particles to target and destroy cancer cells. It may be used in liver cancer treatment, especially when surgery is not an option.

Chemoembolization

Chemoembolization is a procedure that combines chemotherapy with embolization to deliver cancer-fighting drugs directly to the tumor. It is commonly used for treating liver cancer, particularly HCC.