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Treatment of recurrent liver cancer
Source: Liver Cancer Treatment, National Cancer Institute.
Source updated: May 8, 2025 · Captured 2026-09-09.
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Treatment options for recurrent primary liver cancer may include:
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total hepatectomy (surgery to remove all of the liver) and liver transplant
partial hepatectomy (surgery to remove the part of the liver where cancer is found)
ablation therapy
radiation therapy
transarterial chemoembolization (TACE) and sorafenib as palliative therapy to relieve symptoms and improve quality of life
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