Cancer types
Liver cancer
Liver cancer
Primary liver cancer differs from cancer that has spread to the liver.
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Understanding the cancer
Hepatocellular carcinoma is the most common adult primary liver cancer.[1]
Before choosing treatment
Discuss tumor extent and the condition of the liver when reviewing options.[2]
How treatment is planned
Options can include resection, transplant, ablation, embolization, radiation and medicines.[2]
Questions for your care team
- How does my liver condition affect treatment choices?
Sources and scope
Source documents are in English.
General information based on official public sources. This is not a complete list of uses or side effects. Individual treatment decisions require your care team and current source documents. US-source uses do not establish local approval or reimbursement.