El carcinoma hepatocelular comienza en el hígado. Si bien las causas de este tipo de cáncer no están claras, el cáncer hepatocelular puede comenzar años después de una infección por hepatitis B o hepatitis C. Además, el consumo excesivo de alcohol, la obesidad y la diabetes pueden aumentar el riesgo de cáncer hepatobiliar.
Departments and Programs Who Treat This Condition
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Cancer Center
An oncology department providing a full spectrum of cancer care, including diagnosis, personalized treatment planning, medical and radiation oncology, and supportive care to guide…
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Gastrointestinal Cancer Program
A program within the Cancer Center providing diagnosis and treatment for cancers of the gastrointestinal system, including stomach, colon, and esophageal cancers, with coordinated…
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Radiation Oncology
An oncology department using advanced radiation therapy to treat cancer, with personalized planning and care to target tumors while protecting surrounding healthy tissue.