Liver cancer develops when some cells begin to grow abnormally. While it's not clear
why this occurs, it is believed that cancer occurs when there has been damage to
the DNA, which is the substance that stores the instructions for every chemical
process in your body, including the rate of cellular growth. When damage occurs
to your DNA, cells may grow out of control and eventually form a tumor.
Damage to DNA in the liver cells can be caused by Cirrhosis, or excessive use of
alcohol, Hepatitis B and C, or inflammation of the bile ducts. Long-term exposure
to aflatoxins found in corn products, peanut products, cottonseed, milk, Brazil
nuts, pecans, pistachios and walnuts can also cause cancer in the liver. Exposure
to vinyl chloride, the chemical used to manufacture plastic or arsenic can also
damage the DNA in liver cells. Ulcerative colitis is an inflammatory condition of
the colon and digestive tract which can cause changes within the bile ducts and
increase the risk of cholangiocarcinoma, a type of primary liver cancer.
Nowhere in the Midwest will you find a more experienced team of physicians and health
care professionals dedicated to the treatment of liver, biliary and pancreatic cancers.
The Nebraska Medical Center program draws on the expertise of an array of specialists.
Each case is treated individually and with a customized treatment plan to achieve
optimal outcomes for all liver cancer patients.
The Nebraska Medical Center is one of the leading regional centers for the treatment
of liver cancer and is home to the only
liver transplant program in the area. Patients who come to The Nebraska
Medical Center have access to some of the most advanced treatment options available
for the treatment of liver cancer, some of which are not offered anywhere else in
the area.
There are several types of liver cancer.
Read more about primary liver cancer and metastatic liver cancer. The Nebraska
Medical Center offers several forms of treatments for patients with liver cancer. Read more
For Physician Referrals or more information on liver cancer call 1-800-922-0000