An estimated 40,000 new cases of liver cancer are diagnosed annually in the United States. There are several types of liver cancer including hepatocellular carcinoma, bile duct cancer (cholangiocarcinoma), angiosarcoma and hemangiosarcoma.
Un diagnóstico de cáncer de hígado puede ser abrumador, pero nuestro equipo de atención y los avances en técnicas quirúrgicas y quimioterapias traen esperanza para el futuro. Las opciones de tratamiento varían según la etapa del cáncer, la ubicación y el tamaño del tumor y la salud general del paciente. El tratamiento del cáncer de hígado puede incluir:
Centro médico de la Universidad Baylor, part of Baylor Scott & White Health, and Baylor Scott & White All Saints Medical Center – Fort Worth are among a handful of centers in the nation with a dedicated facility and team focused on treating patients with liver cancer. The physicians and surgeons on the medical staff have extensive experience with these complex cancers and work closely with nurses and coordinators to develop a personalized care plan for each patient.
Baylor Scott & White Vasicek Cancer Treatment Center - Templo, located in Temple, Texas, offers an integrated care team for gastrointestinal cancer. The multidisciplinary group of physicians on the medical staff has the specialized training and the experience necessary to diagnose, evaluate and treat liver cancer.
