Liver Cancer Care at Levine Cancer Institute
Liver cancer is a complex form of cancer that is difficult to detect early. Having an experienced medical team behind you is imperative as you face difficult decisions about liver cancer treatment.
At Atrium Health Levine Cancer Institute, we’ve put together a team of nationally recruited physicians focused on using the latest technology and innovative techniques in the treatment of liver cancer.
Liver cancer tests and diagnosis
If liver cancer is suspected, your doctor may recommend several tests to diagnose or rule out the disease.
- Physical exam – to check for lumps or other changes, as well as fluid buildup in the stomach
- Blood tests – to check if the liver is working properly
- Imaging tests – to get a more detailed look at the stomach and liver
- Biopsy – a sample of liver tissue that’s analyzed in a lab for cancer cells
Liver cancer treatment
There are several approaches to treating liver cancer. Our team of experts has the skill and experience to determine the best treatments for the best outcomes.
Our team includes experts from many fields, including gastroenterology, hepatology, medical oncology, radiation oncology, interventional radiology, pathology and surgery, ensuring that every aspect of care is covered.
- Extended liver resections – surgery to remove the diseased portion of the liver
- Minimally invasive surgery – a procedure performed through tiny incisions (or surgical cuts), including robotic surgery
- Radiofrequency and microwave ablation – kills tumor cells with heat and spares surrounding healthy tissue
- Transarterial chemotherapy – delivers cancer drugs directly to the tumor site
- Radioembolization – delivers cancer drugs directly to the tumor site
- Chemotherapy – shrinks or kills cancer with powerful medications that may be given in pill form or through an IV tube
- Radiation therapy – shrinks tumor before surgery and reduces the risk of recurrence after surgery
- Therapeutic endoscopy with endoscopic ultrasound
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Liver cancer clinical trials
In addition to state-of-the-art treatment options, our physicians also conduct clinical trials. Our participation in research trials allows for a better understanding of what leads to liver cancer and helps us translate this knowledge into new treatment strategies.
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Cancer support and survivorship programs
The cancer care process can feel confusing and overwhelming at times – often involving physical, financial and emotional challenges for you and your family. From diagnosis to survivorship, we have numerous resources available to support you during your treatment experience.
Learn more about our cancer support and survivorship programs.
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Planetree recognition
To earn the Planetree designation, we excelled across more than 50 criteria of patient-centered care – qualities that reflect what patients and clinicians say matters most to them.
Learn about our designation as a Planetree Patient-Centered Organization.
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Because of philanthropy, Atrium Health is expanding its resources to fight cancer and bring national-level expertise to communities throughout the Southeast. You can make a difference in the local fight against cancer for children and adults in our community.