Other Resources
GLI is pleased to link you with resources and information from others in the cancer community that support liver cancer patients.
Prof. Robert Lustig – ‘Sugar, metabolic syndrome, and cancer’
Robert H. Lustig, M.D., M.S.L. is Professor emeritus of Pediatrics, Division of Endocrinology at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF). He specialises in the field of neuroendocrinology, with an emphasis on the regulation of energy balance by the central nervous system. His research and clinical practice has focused on childhood obesity and diabetes. Dr. Lustig holds a Bachelor’s in Science from MIT, a Doctorate in Medicine from Cornell University. Medical College, and a Master’s of Studies in Law from U.C. Hastings College of the Law.
Questions To Ask About Cancer Care
Many people are unsure what questions to ask their care providers. In response, NCCN includes lists of questions that people can reference in the library of NCCN Guidelines for Patients®. Below are some common questions included in the patient guidelines.
Get Palliative Care
Are you or a loved one living with a serious illness? Palliative Care can help. Palliative care is specialized medical care focused on relieving the symptoms and stress of a serious illness. It is appropriate at any age and at any stage, and you can have it along with curative treatment. The goal is to improve your quality of life.
Staging Intrahepatic Cholangiocarcinoma
Intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma develops in the smaller bile duct branches inside the liver. It can sometimes be confused with cancer that starts in the liver cells, which is called hepatocellular carcinoma. Only about 1 in 10 cholangiocarcinomas are intrahepatic.
Liver Cancer Causes, Risk Factors, and Prevention
Worldwide, liver cancer is the sixth most common cancer and the third leading cause of cancer death. In the United States, rates are highest in American Indian or Alaska Native individuals. Liver cancer is the sixth leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States.
Liver Cancer Patient Guide
The following materials were developed to help explain liver cancer and the various care options available to you. Wherever you are in the process, we want to make sure you know you are not alone. We are here to support you and we will work closely with you to make sure you receive the best care possible.
A Patient Guide to NGS Testing
Next-generation sequencing, commonly known as NGS testing, is a type of biomarker testing that identifies a broad range of genetic alterations in your tumor cells.
Palliative Care Provider Directory
The Palliative Care Provider Directory is a resource to help you or a loved one locate palliative care in your area. It includes all programs that have listed themselves with us. Please contact the palliative care program directly to confirm eligibility.
For Cholangiocarcinoma Patients, Biomarkers Matter
If you’ve been diagnosed with cholangiocarcinoma, it is important that you and your doctor get as much information as possible about your tumor. Knowing your tumor’s biomarkers will help you both to make important decisions about your treatment.
Smart Patients – Liver Cancer Community
Join the Liver Cancer community to learn from other patients and caregivers affected by liver cancer.
Blue Faery: The Adrienne Wilson Liver Cancer Association
Blue Faery’s mission is to prevent, treat and cure primary liver cancer, specifically Hepatocellular Carcinoma, through research, education and advocacy.
TriSalus Immunotherapy Education
Explore information about immunotherapy and how it may help treat liver tumors.
Triage Cancer
Triage Cancer is a national, nonprofit organization that provides education on the practical and legal issues that may impact individuals diagnosed with cancer and their caregivers, through events, materials, and resources.
Wholistic Conversations on Liver Wellness: An Indigenous Perspective
This documentary showcases discussions on wellness, presenting diverse narratives from persons and professional of different backgrounds and stages of life. Through these dialogues, viewers gain insight into the significant role the Indigenous community plays in advocating for liver health awareness, deeply connected to their traditional culture and lifestyle practices. These discussions highlight the importance of passing on knowledge about liver health to upcoming generations, underscoring its vital role in overall health and wellbeing.
Frankly Speaking About Cancer
If you or a loved one is diagnosed with Liver Cancer, also called Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC), you may have many questions and will need to make several decisions.
Melanoma & Liver Cancer
Launching in recognition of Melanoma Awareness Month, this video shares the experience of one person who discusses her experience living with uveal melanoma. Additionally, TriSalus Scientific Advisory Board Member and PERIO-01 investigator Dr. Richard Carvajal describes why this disease has historically been so difficult to treat once it metastasizes to the liver and ongoing research to investigate a potential new treatment option.
American Cancer Society
If you have liver cancer or are close to someone who does, knowing what to expect can help you cope. Here you can find out all about liver cancer, including risk factors, symptoms, how it is found, and how it is treated.