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Overview Compassionate, Personalized Treatment for Liver Cancer 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: Hepatocellular carcinoma (associated with hepatitis B, hepatitis C and excessive drinking) Cancer of the bile ducts (cholangiocarcinoma) Metastatic colorectal or breast cancers Carcinoid tumors (neuroendocrine tumors of the gut) Benign tumors and cysts like hepatic adenomas and hemangiomas 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: Onsite outpatient accommodations Nutrition counseling Social services Massage Acupuncture Pain management What Treatments Are Right for Me? 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: Radiofrequency ablation (RFA): Image-guided treatment that heats and destroys cancer cells Cryosurgery: A technique to freeze and destroy abnormal tissue Chemoembolization and radioembolization: The process of delivering anti-cancer drugs or radioactive particles directly to a tumor 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 > A Team Approach to Cancer Care 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. Doctors + Care Team Book an Appointment Harmony Allison, MD 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 sprue and limited LFT abnormalities View Full Profile Request Appointment Jeffrey Cooper, MD 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 View Full Profile Kevin Daly, MD Title(s): Interventional Radiologist, Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology; Assistant Professor, Tufts University School of Medicine Department(s): Radiology, CardioVascular Center Appt. Phone: 617-636-3004 Fax #: 617-636-1149 Diagnostic and interventional radiology, general radiology View Full Profile Request Appointment Robert Martell, MD, PhD 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 View Full Profile Helpful Links 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 Referring Physician Resources 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.
Book an Appointment Harmony Allison, MD 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 sprue and limited LFT abnormalities View Full Profile Request Appointment Jeffrey Cooper, MD 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 View Full Profile Kevin Daly, MD Title(s): Interventional Radiologist, Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology; Assistant Professor, Tufts University School of Medicine Department(s): Radiology, CardioVascular Center Appt. Phone: 617-636-3004 Fax #: 617-636-1149 Diagnostic and interventional radiology, general radiology View Full Profile Request Appointment Robert Martell, MD, PhD 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 View Full Profile
