Liver Cancer Treatment | I D Cancer Center Lucknow
Advanced Diagnosis • Precision Treatment • Compassionate Support
I D Cancer Center, Lucknow
I D Cancer Center, Lucknow
Overview
Liver Cancer, also known as Hepatic Cancer, occurs when abnormal cells grow uncontrollably in the liver.The most common type is Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC), while others include cholangiocarcinoma, angiosarcoma, and metastatic liver cancer (cancer that spreads from another organ).The liver is vital for digestion, metabolism, detoxification, and immunity, making early diagnosis and expert management essential.
At I D Cancer Center, we provide advanced imaging, biopsy, tumor marker testing, chemotherapy, targeted therapy, immunotherapy, and high-precision radiotherapy, ensuring the best possible outcomes.
The liver is vital for digestion, metabolism, detoxification, and immunity, making early diagnosis and expert management essential.
At I D Cancer Center, we provide advanced imaging, biopsy, tumor marker testing, chemotherapy, targeted therapy, immunotherapy, and high-precision radiotherapy, ensuring the best possible outcomes.
Types of Liver Cancer
1. Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC)
Most common; often linked to hepatitis or cirrhosis.
Most common; often linked to hepatitis or cirrhosis.
2. Intrahepatic Cholangiocarcinoma
Cancer of the bile ducts within the liver.
Cancer of the bile ducts within the liver.
3. Angiosarcoma / Hemangiosarcoma
Rare cancer of the blood vessels.
Rare cancer of the blood vessels.
4. Metastatic Liver Cancer
Spread from cancers of colon, stomach, pancreas, breast, lung, etc.
Spread from cancers of colon, stomach, pancreas, breast, lung, etc.
Causes & Risk Factors
Major Causes
Chronic Hepatitis B or C infection
Cirrhosis (any cause)
Alcohol-related liver disease
Fatty liver disease (NAFLD/NASH)
Long-term exposure to aflatoxins (contaminated food)
Autoimmune liver disease
Genetic conditions (hemochromatosis, Wilson disease)
Chronic Hepatitis B or C infection
Cirrhosis (any cause)
Alcohol-related liver disease
Fatty liver disease (NAFLD/NASH)
Long-term exposure to aflatoxins (contaminated food)
Autoimmune liver disease
Genetic conditions (hemochromatosis, Wilson disease)
Risk Factors
Obesity
Diabetes
Smoking
Family history
Long-standing liver inflammation
Obesity
Diabetes
Smoking
Family history
Long-standing liver inflammation
Symptoms of Liver Cancer
Early liver cancer may not cause symptoms. As the disease progresses:
Early liver cancer may not cause symptoms. As the disease progresses:
Common Symptoms
Right-side abdominal pain
Unexplained weight loss
Loss of appetite
Swelling of abdomen (ascites)
Persistent fatigue
Jaundice (yellowing of eyes/skin)
Nausea or vomiting
Dark urine, pale stool
Enlarged liver or spleen
Any patient with chronic hepatitis or cirrhosis should undergo regular screening.
Right-side abdominal pain
Unexplained weight loss
Loss of appetite
Swelling of abdomen (ascites)
Persistent fatigue
Jaundice (yellowing of eyes/skin)
Nausea or vomiting
Dark urine, pale stool
Enlarged liver or spleen
Any patient with chronic hepatitis or cirrhosis should undergo regular screening.
Diagnosis at I D Cancer Center
We use multimodal evaluation for accurate diagnosis and staging.
We use multimodal evaluation for accurate diagnosis and staging.
Blood Tests
Liver function tests
AFP (Alpha-fetoprotein) tumor marker
Viral hepatitis screening
Liver function tests
AFP (Alpha-fetoprotein) tumor marker
Viral hepatitis screening
Imaging Studies
Ultrasound Abdomen
Triphasic CT Scan / MRI Liver (gold standard)
PET-CT for disease spread
Ultrasound Abdomen
Triphasic CT Scan / MRI Liver (gold standard)
PET-CT for disease spread
Biopsy
Performed when imaging is inconclusive.
Performed when imaging is inconclusive.
Staging
Helps plan treatment:
Size and number of tumors
Liver function (Child-Pugh score)
Presence of vascular invasion
Spread to lymph nodes or other organs
Helps plan treatment:
Size and number of tumors
Liver function (Child-Pugh score)
Presence of vascular invasion
Spread to lymph nodes or other organs
Treatment Options
Treatment depends on tumor size, stage, liver function, and overall health.
Treatment depends on tumor size, stage, liver function, and overall health.
1. Surgery (if operable)
Partial hepatectomy (removal of liver tumor)
Liver transplant (select cases with early-stage HCC)
Partial hepatectomy (removal of liver tumor)
Liver transplant (select cases with early-stage HCC)
2. Localized Therapies
For patients who cannot undergo surgery:
Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA)
Microwave Ablation
TACE (Transarterial Chemoembolization)
TARE (Yttrium-90 Radioembolization)
Percutaneous Ethanol Injection
These techniques directly treat tumors with minimal damage to normal liver tissue.
For patients who cannot undergo surgery:
Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA)
Microwave Ablation
TACE (Transarterial Chemoembolization)
TARE (Yttrium-90 Radioembolization)
Percutaneous Ethanol Injection
These techniques directly treat tumors with minimal damage to normal liver tissue.
3. Radiation Therapy (SBRT)
At I D Cancer Center, we specialize in SBRT (Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy), using IMRT/IGRT/VMAT, offering:
High precision
Minimal side effects
Excellent local control
Suitable for inoperable or difficult locations
At I D Cancer Center, we specialize in SBRT (Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy), using IMRT/IGRT/VMAT, offering:
High precision
Minimal side effects
Excellent local control
Suitable for inoperable or difficult locations
4. Targeted Therapy
Used in advanced liver cancer:
Sorafenib
Lenvatinib
Regorafenib
Cabozantinib
These block cancer growth pathways.
Used in advanced liver cancer:
Sorafenib
Lenvatinib
Regorafenib
Cabozantinib
These block cancer growth pathways.
5. Immunotherapy
Breakthrough treatment for advanced liver cancer:
Nivolumab
Pembrolizumab
Atezolizumab + Bevacizumab (standard first-line combination)
Helps the immune system attack cancer cells.
Breakthrough treatment for advanced liver cancer:
Nivolumab
Pembrolizumab
Atezolizumab + Bevacizumab (standard first-line combination)
Helps the immune system attack cancer cells.
6. Chemotherapy
Used selectively when other treatments are unsuitable.
Used selectively when other treatments are unsuitable.
7. Supportive & Palliative Care
Improves comfort and quality of life:
Fluid drainage (ascites)
Pain management
Nutritional support
Treatment of jaundice
Hepatitis management
Improves comfort and quality of life:
Fluid drainage (ascites)
Pain management
Nutritional support
Treatment of jaundice
Hepatitis management
Living with Liver Cancer
We provide comprehensive patient support:
Regular imaging follow-up
Liver function monitoring
Viral hepatitis management
Dietary counselling
Emotional & psychological support
Lifestyle optimization (alcohol cessation, weight control)
Our goal is long-term survival with good quality of life.
We provide comprehensive patient support:
Regular imaging follow-up
Liver function monitoring
Viral hepatitis management
Dietary counselling
Emotional & psychological support
Lifestyle optimization (alcohol cessation, weight control)
Our goal is long-term survival with good quality of life.
Why Choose I D Cancer Center?
Led by Dr. Sunil Kumar, experienced oncologist
Advanced imaging: CT, MRI, PET-CT
Precision radiotherapy (IMRT, IGRT, VMAT, SBRT)
Access to latest targeted & immunotherapies
Multidisciplinary tumour board
Personalized treatment plans
Patient-first care environment
Convenient location: Sushant Golf City, Lucknow
Led by Dr. Sunil Kumar, experienced oncologist
Advanced imaging: CT, MRI, PET-CT
Precision radiotherapy (IMRT, IGRT, VMAT, SBRT)
Access to latest targeted & immunotherapies
Multidisciplinary tumour board
Personalized treatment plans
Patient-first care environment
Convenient location: Sushant Golf City, Lucknow
