Cancers of the liver and bile ducts often require coordination among oncology, surgery, and interventional specialists. Our oncologists manage the systemic piece — including modern targeted and immune therapies — within that team.
How we approach it
Advanced liver and bile duct cancers are increasingly treated with targeted drugs and immunotherapy, sometimes matched to tumor genetics
Treatment may involve surgery, liver-directed procedures, and medical therapy — we keep them aligned
We tailor treatment to your liver function, which matters as much as the cancer itself
What the workup looks like
Multiphase CT or MRI can often characterize liver and bile duct tumors — sometimes without a biopsy.
Because underlying liver function shapes what treatment is safe, we evaluate it carefully alongside the tumor itself.
Surgery, liver-directed therapies, and systemic treatment are weighed together, often with your liver specialists.
Radiation therapy for liver and bile duct cancer
Radiation therapy is one of the tools we may use in treating liver and bile duct cancer — for selected tumors using precise, focused radiation techniques. When it’s part of your plan, it’s delivered with the advanced TrueBeam® system and planned by our board-certified radiation oncologist, Dr. Dan Ishihara, working hand-in-hand with your medical oncologist so radiation, drug therapy, and surgery come together as one plan rather than three.
Common questions
Are liver and bile duct cancers treated the same way?
Does underlying liver disease affect treatment?
Can these be treated without surgery?
Is genetic testing of the tumor useful?
This page is general information, not medical advice for your specific situation. Every diagnosis — and every patient — is different. Bring your questions to your care team.