Our Approach

"We fight liver cancer with a quiver full of arrows." -- Dr. Mark Roh

At Allegheny General Hospital's Liver Program, our philosophy is that each liver cancer case is individual and should be treated as such. There are many treatment options available for patients today, and all of them should be considered as part of an individual treatment plan. In some cases, the best approach may require a combination of therapies (i.e. chemotherapy and surgery) which can potentially result in a cure. In other cases, aggressive treatments can often prolong a patient's life with a good quality of life. The option available today range from more traditional chemotherapies to newly developed techniques. We believe that new and innovative treatments as well as early diagnosis are powerful weapons to be used to combat the effects of liver cancer.

We also feel that patient education is an important part of the process. Patients have both the right and the responsibility to understand their illness in order to participate in treatment plans. Patients who understand basic liver function and the development of liver cancer have the advantage of being able to discuss options with the doctor and better understand the potential results. The purpose of this web site is to provide liver cancer patients and their families with the basic knowledge needed to better communicate with their physicians. If you are looking for more information about liver cancer, visit our web resources section.