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Liver cancer treatment can include surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and other treatments. The type of treatment depends on the stage of the cancer, the patient's health, and other factors. >>Surgery •Partial hepatectomy: Removes part of the liver that contains the cancer •Liver transplant: Replaces the entire liver with a healthy donor liver >>Chemotherapy •Systemic chemotherapy: Drugs that kill, shrink, or slow cancer growth •Chemoembolization: Drugs are delivered directly to the tumor >>Ablation therapy •Radiofrequency ablation (RFA): Uses heat to destroy cancer cells •Microwave ablation (MWA): Uses microwaves to destroy cancer cells >>Radiation therapy •External radiation therapy: Uses a machine outside the body to send radiation toward the cancer >>Other treatments •Targeted therapy: Uses drugs to identify and attack specific cancer cells •Immunotherapy: Uses the body's immune system to fight cancer •Palliative care: Helps reduce symptoms, relieve pain, and improve quality of life Early detection of liver cancer can lead to successful treatment. If you're at high risk for liver cancer, you should see your doctor regularly. For more information please visit the clinic or call us.