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Liver Cancer Resources
This resource guide is intended to provide general and supportive information about primary liver cancer. If you would like additional information or print copies of the brochures listed below, please stop by the Community Cancer Resource Center (CCRC), call the ASK-RPCI line at 1-877-ASK-RPCI (1-877-275-7724) or email ASKRPCI@roswellpark.org.
Although it is one of the most common cancers in other parts of the world, cancer that starts in the tissues of the liver (know as primary liver cancer) is very rare in the United States. On the other hand, cancer that spreads (metastasizes) to the liver from another organ is very common. In this case, the cancer in the liver would keep the name of the primary cancer (for example, breast cancer or colon cancer) because the cancer cells come from the other organ (the breast or colon), not the liver.
For more information about the spread of cancer (metastasis), please refer to the National Cancer Institute's (NCI) Fact sheet: Metastatic Cancer: Questions & Answers.
For resources about cancer that has spread to the liver, please refer to the section of our website that pertains to the orginal or primary cancer.
General
What You Need To Know About™ Cancer of the Liver – This National Cancer Institute (NCI) booklet introduces symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of liver cancer. It also has information to help patients cope with the disease.
Cancer.Net – The patient information Web site of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO). With nearly 25,000 members in the United States and abroad, ASCO is the world's leading professional organization representing physicians of all oncology subspecialties who care for people with cancer. Cancer.net provides timely, oncologist-approved information to help patients and families make informed health-care decisions, including information on liver cancer.
Screening and Prevention
NCI Physician Data Query (PDQ®): Liver (Hepatocellular) Cancer Screening – NCI document details screening procedures that may be used in the detection of liver cancer. Screening tests are given when you have no cancer symptoms. Screening tests may be repeated on a regular basis. Document is available in patient or health professional version.
NCI (PDQ®): Liver (Hepatocellular) Cancer Prevention – NCI document details screening procedures that may be used in the prevention of liver cancer. Screening tests are given when you have no cancer symptoms. Screening tests may be repeated on a regular basis. Document is available in patient or health professional version.
Treatment
NCI PDQ®: Adult Primary Liver Cancer Treatment - NCI document that details treatment options for patients with cancer of the liver. Document is available in patient or health professional version.
NCI PDQ®: Childhood Liver Cancer Treatment - NCI document that details treatment options for patients with cancer of the liver. Document is available in patient or health professional version.
Treatment Related Issues
Nutrition
Nutrition information for people with all types of cancer.
Resources and Support
Cancer support materials for people with all types of cancer.
Organizations
American Liver Foundation (ALF) is the nation's leading nonprofit organization promoting liver health and disease prevention. ALF provides research, education and advocacy for those affected by liver-related diseases, including hepatitis.
