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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).

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  • Treatments & Procedures
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  • Locations
  • Areas of Expertise
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Resources Related to Liver Cancer

About Sonia T. Orcutt, M.D. (Video)

Sonia Orcutt, M.D., is a surgical oncologist at UAMS Health. She treats a broad range of cancers and has a passion for personalized care.

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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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Clinical Trials

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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.

  • Cancer Surgery
  • Chemotherapy
  • Hormone Therapy
  • Immunotherapy
  • Quality of Life Management
  • Radiation Therapy

Providers Diagnosing or Treating Liver Cancer

Note that every provider listed below may not perform or prescribe all treatments or procedures related to Liver Cancer. Review each provider for availability.

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Lyle J. Burdine, M.D., Ph.D.

Lyle J. Burdine, M.D., Ph.D. Transplant Surgeon

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Mauricio Garcia Saenz de Sicilia, M.D.

Mauricio Garcia Saenz de Sicilia, M.D. Transplant Hepatologist

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Rangaswamy Govindarajan, M.D.

Rangaswamy Govindarajan, M.D. Hematologist/Oncologist

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James C. Meek, D.O.

James C. Meek, D.O. Interventional Radiologist

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Sonia T. Orcutt, M.D.

Sonia T. Orcutt, M.D. Surgical Oncologist

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Raj B. Patel, M.D.

Raj B. Patel, M.D. Surgeon

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Adam  R. Wolfe, M.D.

Adam R. Wolfe, M.D. Radiation Oncologist

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Vivek Yadala, M.D.

Vivek Yadala, M.D. Hematologist/Oncologist

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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.

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Medical Oncology Clinic

Medical Oncology Clinic

449 Jack Stephens Drive
UAMS Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute
Little Rock, AR 72205

Appointment Phone Numbers
501-296-1200
New Patients
501-686-8530
Returning Patients
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Exterior of Radiation Oncology Center and Proton Center of Arkansas

Radiation Oncology Center

3900 W. Capitol Ave.
Little Rock, AR 72205

Appointment Phone Number
501-664-4568
New and Returning Patients
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Surgical Oncology

Surgical Oncology Clinic

449 Jack Stephens Drive
UAMS Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute
Little Rock, AR 72205

Appointment Phone Numbers
501-296-1200
New Patients
501-686-8211
Returning Patients
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UAMS Northwest exterior (FMC sign)

Transplant Clinic in Fayetteville (Part of Internal Medicine Clinic at the UAMS Northwest Regional Campus)

1125 N. College Ave.
UAMS Northwest Regional Campus
Fayetteville, AR 72703

Appointment Phone Number
800-552-8026
New and Returning Patients
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UAMS Northeast building exterior

Transplant Clinic in Jonesboro (Part of the Family Medical Center in Jonesboro)

311 E. Matthews Ave.
Jonesboro, AR 72401

General Information
870-972-0063
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Exterior of UAMS Health Family Medical Center in Texarkana

Transplant Clinic in Texarkana (Part of Family Medical Center in Texarkana)

3417 U of A Way
Texarkana, AR 71854

General Information
870-779-6000
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Areas of Expertise for Liver Cancer

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Cancer Care

The UAMS Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute is Arkansas’ most comprehensive cancer treatment and research facility.

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Digestive Health

With highly skilled and trained specialists and the latest technology, UAMS Health's digestive health services are the most complete in the state.

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GI Cancer

Gastrointestinal Cancer Care (Part of Cancer Care)

Cancers of the digestive system can be very serious, impacting both survival and quality of life.

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Make an Appointment

Request an appointment by contacting a clinic directly or by calling the UAMS Health appointment line at (501) 686-8000.

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