Liver Metastases Treatment - Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer …
Overall, advances in surgical approaches and treatment strategies have improved the length and quality of life of people diagnosed with liver metastases. Treatment options we can consider include surgery, image-guided interventional therapies, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, and targeted therapy.
Chemotherapy & Targeted Therapy for Liver Metastases
HAI chemotherapy helps some patients with liver metastases live longer after surgery. It may also lessen side effects and improve quality of life. Some people with liver metastases can’t have surgery because of things like the number, size, or location of the tumors.
Liver Metastases (Secondary Liver Cancer) | Memorial Sloan …
Find up-to-date information about liver metastases (secondary liver cancer) and learn about Memorial Sloan Kettering’s advances in diagnosis and treatment.
Surgery for Liver Metastases - Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer …
These innovations have increased treatment options for people with liver metastases. When possible, our surgeons use techniques that leave more of the healthy liver intact. This reduces the risk of complications and the need for the liver to grow back.
Radiation Therapy for Liver Metastases | Memorial Sloan Kettering ...
Radiation therapy can help to control the growth of liver metastases. We use this approach primarily for patients when: the cancer can’t be removed with surgery the tumors in the liver are too large for treatment with ablation, a technique done by our interventional radiologists.
Liver Metastases Radioembolization, Ablation, & NanoKnife®
It’s hard to treat some liver metastases with thermal (heating or cooling) ablation. That’s because they’re near bile ducts or blood vessels. Instead, your interventional radiologist may use a method called irreversible electroporation (ee-LEK-troh-por-AY-shun).
Liver Metastases Diagnosis & Staging | Memorial Sloan Kettering …
Learn how we determine if you have liver metastases, the stage of the cancer, and what should happen next.
Follow-Up Care & Support for Liver Metastases (Secondary Liver …
Our experts are skilled in identifying and treating symptoms and complications that can develop with the treatment of liver metastases. We also have services to help you cope with the emotional and psychological aspects of living with secondary liver cancer.
Symptoms of Liver Metastases (Secondary Liver Cancer)
Many people don’t notice anything unusual to indicate that they’ve developed liver metastases. Some say they feel some abdominal discomfort or pain. You may also have one or more of the following signs or symptoms:
Liver Metastases Clinical Trials - Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer …
These research studies evaluate the safety and effectiveness of new ways to diagnose and treat liver metastases. They can also give your treatment team information about your current plan of care. Our researchers are evaluating a variety of new and experimental chemotherapy drugs to see how well they treat liver metastases tumors with specific ...
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