Types of Cancer

Liver cancer or hepatocellular carcinoma

Liver

Hepatocellular carcinoma is cancer of the liver. Hepatocellular carcinoma accounts for most liver cancers. This type of cancer occurs more often in men than women. It is usually seen in people age 50 or older. However, the age varies in different parts of the world.

Hepatocellular carcinoma is not the same as metastatic liver cancer, which starts in another organ (such as the breast or colon) and spreads to the liver.

In most cases, the cause of liver cancer is usually scarring of the liver (cirrhosis).

To learn more about Metastatic Cancer, click here.

Treatments and Procedures Available at Memorial

  • CT/US guided biopsy for diagnosis
  • Surgery (hepatic resection)
  • Radiofrequency ablation (RFA)
  • Chemoembolization
  • Yttrium-90 microsphere (Y90) therapy
  • Portal vein embolization (PVE)

Why Choose Memorial for Cancer Treatment?

Memorial Cancer Institute’s cancer team includes board-certified, fellowship-trained gastrointestinal and colorectal cancer specialists with years of specialized education and training. Our commitment to quality and safety, coupled with the use of advanced cancer technology, ensures every patient receives exceptional cancer treatment.

What to Expect

At Memorial Cancer Institute, our gastrointestinal cancer team is on your side. Expect warm, compassionate care delivered by people who truly get to know you. When you’re going through treatment, you’re facing many challenges. We’re here with you

If you have been diagnosed with liver cancer (hepatocellular carcinoma) and would like to schedule an appointment with our experts, please call our Nurse Navigator directly at: 954-844-8323