INNOVATIVE TREATMENT options for tumors that affect the liver The WVU Cancer Institute specializes in evaluating and treating cancerous and noncancerous tumors that affect the liver. The comprehensive team brings together surgeons, medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, nurses, hepatologists, and pathologists all with expertise in liver cancer. They work to make sure your treatment is customized to your specific type of cancer and your needs. From your first visit, the WVU Cancer Institute team works with you to address your specific condition and needs with the goal of preserving organs and improving functional outcomes. In addition to medical, radiation, or surgical oncology, your care plan may include: There are two types of liver cancer - one starts in the liver as primary liver cancer, and the other begins in another part of the body spreading to the liver (metastasis). As the largest internal organ, the liver is a common site for metastases from many different cancers, including breast, esophagus, stomach, colon, pancreas, lung, and kidney. I Ablation therapy / Embolization therapy I Hepatic artery infusion pumps I Immunotherapy, such as CAR T-cell therapy I Infusion therapy I Intraoperative radiation therapy (1ORT) The healthcare providers and staff at the WVU Cancer Institute believe cancer care goes beyond the medical diagnosis and treatment. That's why there are resources and support available for patients and their family members. It's important for you to talk with your doctor if you notice any symptoms of liver cancer. These may include a hard lump on the right side of your body below your rib cage, discomfort in the upper abdomen on the right side, jaundice, or easy bruising or bleeding. WWVUCancerInstitute To schedule an appointment or refer a patient, call 855-WVU-CARE wVUMedicine For more information, visit: WVUMedicine.org/Cancer INNOVATIVE TREATMENT options for tumors that affect the liver The WVU Cancer Institute specializes in evaluating and treating cancerous and noncancerous tumors that affect the liver. The comprehensive team brings together surgeons, medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, nurses, hepatologists, and pathologists all with expertise in liver cancer. They work to make sure your treatment is customized to your specific type of cancer and your needs. From your first visit, the WVU Cancer Institute team works with you to address your specific condition and needs with the goal of preserving organs and improving functional outcomes. In addition to medical, radiation, or surgical oncology, your care plan may include: There are two types of liver cancer - one starts in the liver as primary liver cancer, and the other begins in another part of the body spreading to the liver (metastasis). As the largest internal organ, the liver is a common site for metastases from many different cancers, including breast, esophagus, stomach, colon, pancreas, lung, and kidney. I Ablation therapy / Embolization therapy I Hepatic artery infusion pumps I Immunotherapy, such as CAR T-cell therapy I Infusion therapy I Intraoperative radiation therapy (1ORT) The healthcare providers and staff at the WVU Cancer Institute believe cancer care goes beyond the medical diagnosis and treatment. That's why there are resources and support available for patients and their family members. It's important for you to talk with your doctor if you notice any symptoms of liver cancer. These may include a hard lump on the right side of your body below your rib cage, discomfort in the upper abdomen on the right side, jaundice, or easy bruising or bleeding. WWVUCancerInstitute To schedule an appointment or refer a patient, call 855-WVU-CARE wVUMedicine For more information, visit: WVUMedicine.org/Cancer