Our world-renowned liver cancer team of researchers, doctors and care specialists are experts in the study, diagnosis and treatment of liver cancer and dedicated to ensuring the best possible outcomes for your diagnosis. Using a multidisciplinary approach, we provide comprehensive services, many that are only available here in central Ohio. Depending on your liver cancer diagnosis, your care team may include the following:
- Surgical oncologist: A surgeon who specializes in diagnosing, staging and removing cancerous tumors.
- Transplant surgeon: A surgeon who specializes in transplantation of a new liver in carefully selected people with liver cancers.
- Medical oncologist: A doctor whose focus is administering cancer care through drugs and various therapies such as chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy and hormone therapy.
- Radiation oncologist: A doctor who specializes in treating cancer using ionizing radiation, which either kills or minimizes the growth of cancerous cells.
- Interventional radiologist: A doctor who specializes in procedures that alter the blood flow or drainage of the liver and use heat or electricity to kill or minimize growth of cancerous cells.
- Dietician: A member of your expert team who will advise on the best diet and nutritional choices while you’re being treated for liver cancer.
- Genetic counselors: Our genetic counselors can help identify any hereditary risk factors you may have for liver cancer.
- Social worker: If you need support during your cancer journey, the OSUCC – James offers a team of social workers dedicated to working with people undergoing cancer treatment.
Liver cancer specialists at the OSUCCC – James
If you’re experiencing symptoms of liver cancer or would like to schedule an appointment for screening, our team at the OSUCCC – James is here to help. Call The James Line toll free at 800-293-5066, or call 614-293-5066.