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If you've been recently diagnosed with liver cancer, you and your family probably have many questions and concerns.
At the Liver Cancer Program at Tufts Medical center in Boston, our multidisciplinary team treats all types of liver tumors, including:
Our experienced team understands how overwhelming a cancer diagnosis can be. That's why we offer not only leading-edge cancer treatment, but also access to a range of support services for you and your family, such as:
Your treatment options depend on the type of cancer you have, how far it has advanced and your overall health. This is why having a team of specialists is so important. We'll work with you and your family to ensure your unique treatment plan addresses all aspects of your health.
Tumor Removal Our surgeons specialize in minimally invasive liver resections. During this procedure, we remove the diseased portion of your liver laparoscopically through incisions as small as the tip of your finger. This minimally invasive approach reduces your pain, risk and recovery time.
Our doctors also use other minimally invasive therapies to remove or destroy liver tumors, including:
Transplants If you need a liver transplant, your care team will work in close collaboration with the doctors of the Transplant Surgery Service.
Drug Therapy Your treatment regimen may also include immunotherapy such as nivolumab. Nivolumab is the first immunotherapy approved for liver cancer and offers new hope to patients whose cancer has spread or who cannot undergo surgery. We also offer targeted drug therapy and or chemotherapy.
Clinical Trials In addition to standard treatments, our program offers access to promising new therapies through participation in clinical trials at Tufts MC and across the country. View our open trials >
Our team includes liver specialists (hepatologist), surgeons, radiologists, oncologists, dedicated nurses, nutritionists and social workers. Together, we work to provide personalized treatment for each and every one of our patients. We review each patients case at our Liver Tumor Board. For your convenience during appointments, you can see your entire care team in one location.
Accepting New Patients
Title(s): Gastroenterologist; Clinical and Research Instructor, Tufts University School of Medicine Department(s): Medicine, Gastroenterology Appt. Phone: 617-636-5883 Fax #: 617-636-1480
Gastrointestinal motility, inflammatory bowel disease, general GI and endoscopy, diarrhea, constipation, celiac disease and limited liver function test abnormalities
Title(s): Chief, Transplant Surgery; Transplant Surgeon; Director, General Surgery Residency Program; Associate Professor, Tufts University School of Medicine Department(s): Surgery, Transplant Surgery Appt. Phone: 617-636-5592 Fax #: 617-636-8228
Liver, kidney and pancreas transplantation
Title(s): Medical Oncologist; Associate Professor, Tufts University School of Medicine Department(s): Medicine, Hematology/Oncology Appt. Phone: 617-636-6227 Fax #: 617-636-8538
Phase I clinical trials, GI oncology, breast cancer, head and neck malignancies, liver tumors
American Liver Foundation
American Liver Foundation of New England
American Cancer Society
National Cancer Institute
American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases
International Liver Cancer Association
We value our relationship with referring physicians, and we'll communicate with you by phone or in writing as soon as we see your patient. In addition, we're always available for questions.
