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Liver Cancer : Deciding on Treatment

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Deciding On Treatment

What to Know About Your Treatment Choices for Liv...
Your treatment choices for liver cancer depend on the size and location of the tumor. Your choices also depend on the results of lab tests and the type and stage of the cancer. Your doctor will also consider your age and general health when recomm...
Source:StayWell
Date:November 23, 2004
Types and Goals of Treatment for Liver Cancer
Each type of treatment for liver cancer has a different goal. Here is a list of main treatments and their goals for liver cancer. They are listed in order from the most to least common. You may have more than one of these treatments. Surgery. The ...
Source:StayWell
Date:January 11, 2006
What to Know About Surgery for Liver Cancer
Removing the tumor is the only way to cure liver cancer. Taking your whole tumor out will give you the best chance of survival. The part of the liver that is removed can grow back if you eat well and are in good health. However, it can be hard to ...
Source:StayWell
Date:November 23, 2004
What to Know About Chemotherapy for Liver Cancer
Chemotherapy uses drugs to kill cancer cells. The drugs attack and kill any cells that divide quickly. That means they kill cancer cells as well as some fast growing normal cells, such as those in the hair. Its goals are to shrink a tumor and keep...
Source:StayWell
Date:November 23, 2004
Chemoembolization for Liver Cancer
Chemoembolization is a treatment for cancer in the liver. The procedure can be used for cancer that began in the liver or for cancer that has spread (metastasized) to the liver from other areas of the body. Chemoembolization treats only cancer in ...
Source:StayWell
Date:August 14, 2003
Chemoembolization for Liver Cancer: The Procedure
Chemoembolization is a treatment for cancer in the liver. The procedure can be used for cancer that began in the liver or for cancer that has spread (metastasized) to the liver from other areas of the body. Chemoembolization treats only cancer in ...
Source:StayWell
Date:August 14, 2003
What to Know About Radiation for Liver Cancer
Radiation is not very good for treating liver cancer. The dose needed to kill the tumor is toxic to the liver. Even newer techniques such as 3-D conformal radiation therapy are not very useful.
Source:StayWell
Date:November 23, 2004
Radiation Therapy: Your Daily Life
Radiation therapy can help you in your fight against cancer. To feel better,get plenty of rest,exercise,and eat well. This will give your body the extra strength it needs right now. Also,look to family and friends for support and comfort. If you d...
Source:StayWell
Date:August 14, 2003
Radiation Therapy: Resources to Help
Radiation therapy uses high-energy x-rays to treat your cancer. American Cancer Society (ACS) 800-227-2345 www.cancer.org;Cancer Information Service 800-422-6237 www.nci.nih.gov;CancerNet www.cancernet.gov (has information in Spanish)
Source:StayWell
Date:August 14, 2003
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