This animation provides an overview of the
treatment and
management of
primary liver cancer or
hepatocellular carcinoma (
HCC)
. Your
liver cancer treatment will depend on the cancer's size, location, and whether it has spread outside the liver. The best treatment also depends on the health of your liver, your general health, and personal preference. Your liver is indispensable to your body, and this makes treating liver cancer complex. Your treatment will probably involve multiple specialists. Watch to learn about treatments including
surgery (
hepatectomy, or liver resection),
liver transplant,
ablation,
radiation,
embolization (including chemoembolization or radioembolization),
targeted therapy,
immunotherapy,
palliative care, and
clinical trials. No matter how your liver cancer is treated, it's
important to play an active part in making decisions. Sharing your goals for health and quality of life will increase your confidence during treatment. New drugs and treatments are constantly improving the outlook for liver cancer, so don't hesitate to
ask questions.
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