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

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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Clinical Trials

Search our clinical trials for those related to Liver Cancer.

Treatments and Procedures Related to Liver Cancer

UAMS 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 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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Emmanouil Giorgakis, M.D.

Emmanouil Giorgakis, M.D. Surgeon

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Rangaswamy Govindarajan, M.D.

Rangaswamy Govindarajan, M.D. Hematologist/Oncologist

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Michail Mavros, M.D.

Michail Mavros, M.D. Surgical Oncologist

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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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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
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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Surgical Oncology

Surgical Oncology Clinic

449 Jack Stephens Drive
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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Transplant Clinic in Jonesboro (Part of Family Medical Center in Jonesboro)

311 E. Matthews St.
Jonesboro, AR 72401

Appointment Phone Number
870-972-0063
New and Returning Patients
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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

Appointment Phone Number
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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