Hepatocellular carcinoma begins in the liver. While the causes of this type of cancer are not clear, hepatocellular cancer can start years after an hepatitis B or hepatitis C infection. In addition, heavy drinking, obesity, and diabetes can increase the risk for hepatobiliary cancer.
Departments and Programs Who Treat This Condition
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Cancer Center
From support groups to innovative treatments like CAR T-cell therapy and everything in-between, our multidisciplinary teams provide you with the expertise and support you need fro…
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Gastrointestinal Cancer Program
Our expert team treats all cancers of the gastrointestinal system, as well as pancreatic and liver cancers, with surgery, chemotherapy, and more.
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Radiation Oncology
The Department of Radiation Oncology at Boston Medical Center is committed to providing expert, compassionate care in a state-of-the-art facility. Our team of skilled radiation on…