Liver cancer

Through our oncology program in the Greater Dallas-Fort Worth area, patients have access to services for virtually any type of cancer. The more common types of liver cancer we treat include:

• Hepatocellular carcinoma: This is the most common type of liver cancer and is more likely to occur in people with liver damage. It grows from liver cells and can spread to other areas of the body.
• Cholangiocarcinoma: Also called bile duct cancer, this cancer affects the bile ducts in the liver. This type of cancer can grow inside or outside the bile ducts.
• Liver angiosarcoma: This rare type of cancer grows from the liver's blood vessels. Angiosarcoma is a fast-growing cancer that's often diagnosed in an advanced stage.
• Hepatoblastoma: This is a rare type of cancer that most often affects children (usually kids who are 3 years old or younger). Treatment outcomes are very positive when this type of cancer is detected early.

Treatment for liver cancer includes surgical and nonsurgical options, such as radiation therapy and chemotherapy. Our specialists also have access to new techniques, such as microsphere therapy, to deliver targeted doses of medication while preserving healthy tissue.

Microsphere therapy is a treatment option for metastatic liver tumors (cancer that has spread from another area of the body to the liver). Metastatic liver cancer is often fatal, but microsphere therapy has emerged as a treatment option for this life-threatening disease.

Microspheres are microscopic radioactive spheres that can be delivered to the tumor site via a catheter, which is inserted into the groin and threaded through the arteries to the liver. These microspheres deliver a dose of radiation up to 40 times higher than conventional radiotherapy and selectively target liver tumors while sparing healthy tissue.

Your oncologist may recommend microsphere treatment for metastatic colorectal cancer that has spread to the liver and cannot be surgically removed.

We know a cancer diagnosis affects more than your physical health. That's why cancer support groups are a major part of cancer care at Medical City Healthcare. If you've just learned about a cancer diagnosis, are supporting a loved one through treatment or are transitioning into survivorship, we can connect you with a local community for ongoing care.