Liver cancer is a challenging diagnosis that requires prompt, specialized treatment to improve outcomes. At Mahatma Gandhi Cancer Hospital & Research Institute (MGCHRI) in Visakhapatnam, patients diagnosed with liver cancer receive a comprehensive, multi-disciplinary approach that focuses on advanced treatments, compassionate care, and holistic support throughout the treatment journey.
Advanced Diagnostic Techniques
MGCHRI utilizes the latest diagnostic tools, such as high-resolution imaging (CT scans, MRI, and PET scans) and advanced biopsy techniques, to accurately detect liver cancer and assess its stage. Early detection is critical for successful treatment, and the hospital’s diagnostic capabilities are crucial in providing personalized care plans for each patient.
Cutting-Edge Treatment Options
MGCHRI offers state-of-the-art treatment options for liver cancer, including:
- Surgical Treatment: For patients with early-stage liver cancer, surgery can offer a chance for a cure. MGCHRI’s surgical oncology team performs liver resection and liver transplantation, using advanced techniques to minimize recovery time and complications.
- Targeted Therapy: This form of therapy involves the use of drugs that target specific pathways involved in cancer cell growth. It helps stop the cancer from spreading and can be used when surgery is not possible.
- Chemotherapy: Systemic chemotherapy can be used in combination with other treatments for advanced liver cancer, targeting cancer cells throughout the body.
- Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) and Cryoablation: These minimally invasive treatments use heat or cold to destroy cancer cells in the liver, offering patients a less invasive option when surgery is not feasible.
- Immunotherapy: Immunotherapy boosts the body’s immune system to fight cancer and is available at MGCHRI for eligible liver cancer patients.
- Radiation Therapy: For localized liver tumors, radiation therapy offers another method of treatment to shrink tumors and alleviate symptoms.