Exceptional Treatment for Liver Cancer in Williamsport & Wellsboro, PA

Your liver is a vital organ that breaks down toxins in your body, produces proteins and other chemicals to aid in digestion, and completes a variety of other tasks important to the body's chemical balance. Liver cancer is abnormal cell growth in the tissue of this organ. When cancer is found in this organ, more often than not, it has spread from another area of the body.

Liver cancer treatment can include:

• Chemotherapy
• Clinical trials
• Medical therapy
• Radiation therapy
• Support groups

If you or a loved one is experiencing symptoms of liver cancer in Williamsport or Wellsboro, PA, turn to the oncologists at the Cancer Center at UPMC Susquehanna for treatment.

Liver Cancer Symptoms

Liver cancer symptoms are not typically experienced until the cancer has advanced, but they may include:

• Nausea or vomiting
• Loss of appetite
• Unexplained weight loss
• Enlarged liver or spleen
• Swelling of the abdomen
• Jaundice, or yellowing of the skin

Types of Liver Cancer

There are various types of liver cancer, including:

• Hepatocellular carcinoma, which starts in the main type of liver cell.
• Hepatoblastoma, which is a very rare type of liver cancer that affects young children.
• Angiosarcoma, which develops in the blood vessels of the liver.

What Causes Liver Cancer?

Liver cancer can be caused by a variety of factors, including:

• Birth defects
• Chronic alcohol use
• Hepatitis B and C
• Cirrhosis
• Hemochromatosis

Seek State-of-the-Art Treatment for Liver Cancer at UPMC Susquehanna

At UPMC Susquehanna, we make it our goal to stop liver cancer in its tracks. We treat every case as unique, and recommend a customized treatment plan depending on the stage and type of your tumor, as well as your age and overall health.

Are you ready to say goodbye to your liver cancer in Williamsport or Wellsboro? Find a Provider at Susquehanna Health Cancer Center today.

UPMC Susquehanna has two cancer centers in Williamsport and Wellsboro, PA that can provide customized treatment to individuals who have been diagnosed with liver cancer.