Comprehensive, multidisciplinary liver tumor care
At Massey, we provide comprehensive care for a variety of liver diseases including hepatocellular carcinoma, cholangiocarcinoma, hepatic adenoma, hemangiomas or other kinds of liver lesions. A nurse coordinator guides each patient through their treatment plan, which is recommended by a multidisciplinary team known as the Liver Tumor Board. This group consists of hepatologists, medical and radiation oncologists, surgeons, interventional and diagnostic radiologists, genetic counselors, social workers, clinical trials nurses and others who collaborate to develop a comprehensive care plan for each patient. As part of Richmond’s only NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, Massey's Liver Tumor Board meets weekly and exceeds all standards set by the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN).
Hallmarks of Massey's liver tumor care
The liver tumor care team at VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center consists of national leaders in cancer care and research from multiple disciplines who work together to provide the highest-quality diagnosis and treatment of liver tumors. By pooling their expertise, our doctors are able to make the best decisions and give you the most comprehensive advice and information.
It’s comprehensive care in one location. At our specialized clinic patients meet with various care providers, from transplant hepatologists and surgeons to interventional radiologists. Here, our team can draw blood, expedite diagnostics and initiate other care modalities, as needed.
Discover the 5 Cs that make us the right choice for your liver tumor care. Choose Massey for your liver tumor care because we are:
Cutting-edge
Our doctors have unparalleled knowledge and experience in diagnosing and treating all types of liver tumors, including hepatocellular carcinoma, cholangiocarcinoma, hepatic adenoma, hemangiomas or other kinds of liver lesions. As sub-specialists in liver tumors, they are specifically trained in and dedicated to the treatment of hepatocellular malignancies.
Our doctors use the latest technology and the most advanced therapies to increase the chances of a cure. Many of these therapies were discovered and developed right here at Massey, where our doctors collaborate closely with our research scientists to bring new research breakthroughs to our patients in the form of clinical trials.
Comprehensive
With one of the largest menus of cancer clinical trials in Virginia, we offer patients expanded treatment options and new hope every day. A pioneer of various treatments, Massey is internationally recognized for designing novel combinations of chemotherapies and targeted agents cancer.
Many of our doctors are also research scientists in their own right, continually investigating new treatment options and exploring ways to improve the patient care experience. As Massey is part of an academic medical center, our doctors are also professors, educating and training oncologists and other health care professionals. This constant study and teaching of blood cancers helps make our doctors the leading experts in the field.
Collaborative
Cancer care generally requires multiple forms of therapy and various specialized doctors. At Massey, our specialists collaborate in multidisciplinary teams to offer one-stop consultations and highly coordinated, unified care. Our blood cancer team works together to guide each patient through every stage of care. Massey pioneered the region’s multidisciplinary approach to cancer care, which combines the expertise of many doctors. This approach ensures that patients who need several different therapies will receive the ideal combination and sequence of treatment.
Compassionate
Through respectful, attentive and compassionate care, Massey’s cancer care team builds healing relationships with patients that help reduce suffering and death from cancer.
Customized
Recognizing that each patient is unique and each type of cancer is different, Massey provides treatment strategies and care plans tailored and individualized to each patient. The best treatment for one patient may not be right for another, so you can rest assured that the treatment recommended at Massey will be the best one for you.