Liver Cancer

Liver Cancer Treatment at Texas Oncology

Our liver cancer specialists follow ground-breaking research and the latest treatment guidelines to deliver comprehensive cancer care. They will review your case and help you plan while keeping your priorities and preferences top of mind.  

Treating liver cancer  

Liver cancer treatment depends on a variety of factors, such as the location of the cancer and the overall health of the patient. You may undergo one treatment or multiple treatments. Some treatments are offered at the same time, while others are offered in a series. Here are some liver cancer treatments we offer:  

Surgical treatment  

For patients who are healthy enough to undergo surgery and who have early-stage cancer, treatment typically consists of surgical removal of the cancer or a liver transplant. Ablation techniques (a minimally invasive medical procedure) can also be utilized as potentially curative therapy in select individuals.

Non-surgical liver targeted therapy

Not all patients will want or be candidates for surgery. Fortunately, there are several non-surgical treatment options available, such as ablation and chemoembolization. Ablation uses techniques to destroy the tumor, whereas chemoembolization involves a mix of chemotherapy and embolization to shrink or kill the tumor.  

Precision cancer medications  

Precision cancer medicine involves looking for abnormalities in a patient’s DNA sequence. Once it is identified, a targeted therapy can be designed to attack the specific mutation that is causing the cancer.  

Checkpoint inhibitor immunotherapy  

Cancer cells can hide and prevent the immune system from attacking them. This treatment helps the immune system recognize and attack cancer cells more effectively by blocking the pathway that tells immune cells (like T-cells) to stand down from killing cancer cells.

Chemotherapy

Chemotherapy uses medications to kill cancer cells. It can be taken orally as a pill or injected into the vein.  

Radiation therapy  

Using high-energy x-rays, radiation therapy works to kill cancer cells by damaging their DNA. This prevents cancerous cells from reproducing and growing.  

Your Liver Cancer Team

Our providers work together to provide well-rounded liver cancer care. Depending on your needs, your team may include a: 

Radiation oncologists use targeted radiation therapy to destroy cancer cells while preserving surrounding healthy tissue. After surgery, a radiation oncologist may deliver targeted radiation to lymph nodes where cancer cells may have spread.

Medical oncologists help decide if medicine like chemotherapy is needed after surgery. They deliver treatments that travel throughout the whole body to fight cancer and monitor your progress to ensure the cancer stays away.

Advanced Practice Providers (APP) include nurse practitioners and physician assistants who work in collaboration with your doctors to deliver care. They conduct follow-up visits, coordinate care, and prescribe some medications. 

Trusted expertise
Our specialists trained at leading institutions across the country. They bring their extensive knowledge and experience to each patient.

Personalized attention
With our care team, you receive an individualized evaluation and care plan. We are with you and your loved ones at every step, from diagnosis to treatment and beyond.

Experts close to home
We make it as easy as possible to access the care you need. With locations across the state, you are likely to find a provider near where you live and work.