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 Carolinas HealthCare System’s 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.
Contact Us
For more information about Levine Cancer Institute, call 980-442-2000.
Liver Cancer Diagnosis
If liver cancer is suspected, your doctor may recommend several tests to diagnose or rule out the disease.
Liver Cancer Diagnostic Tests Include:
- A 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. Out 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.
Liver Cancer Treatment Options Include:
- Extended liver resections – surgery to remove the diseased portion of the liver
- Minimally invasive surgery (including robotic surgery)
- Radiofrequency and microwave ablation – kills tumor cells with heat and spares surrounding healthy tissue
- Transarterial chemotherapy – delivers cancer drugs directly to tumor site
- Radioembolization – delivers radiation directly to tumor site
- Therapeutic endoscopy with endoscopic ultrasound
- Chemotherapy
- Radiation therapy
Clinical Trials
Levine Cancer Institute provides access to the latest and most innovative clinical trials in all aspects of evaluation and treatment of lung cancer. Learn more about our liver cancer clinical trials.
Cancer Support 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.