Condition: Liver Cancer

Also called: Cholangiocarcinoma; Bile Duct Cancer; Hepatocellular Carcinoma

Primary liver cancer is cancer that starts in the liver. The most common type of primary liver cancer is hepatocellular carcinoma, which occurs in the tissue of the liver. When cancer starts in other parts of the body and spreads to the liver, it is called liver metastasis. Liver cancer includes hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) and bile duct cancer (cholangiocarcinoma).

What is Liver Cancer? (Article)

Primary liver cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the liver.

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Adult Primary Liver Cancer Treatment (Article)

Treatment of liver cancer in adults depends on the stage.

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Liver (Hepatocellular) Cancer Prevention (Article)

Liver cancer risk factors include hepatitis B and C, cirrhosis, and aflatoxin (poison from certain foods).

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Liver (Hepatocellular) Cancer Screening (Article)

Liver (hepatocellular) cancer screening is not currently recommended as a routine part of cancer screening.

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Treatments and Procedures Related to Liver Cancer

UAMS Health providers perform and prescribe a broad range of treatments and procedures, some of which may not be listed below.

Providers Diagnosing or Treating Liver Cancer

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Locations Where Providers Treat Liver Cancer

Note that the treatment of Liver Cancer may not be performed at every location listed below. The list may include locations where the treatment plan is developed during and after a patient visit.