If you have received a diagnosis of liver disease or liver cancer, the UPMC Liver Cancer Center in Pittsburgh, PA, is the best possible place for evaluation and treatment.
No matter who you are or where you're from, we're here to provide outstanding care and help you and your family through this uncertain and difficult time.
To schedule an appointment, or for more information, call the UPMC Liver Cancer Center, toll-free, at 1-855-745-4837.
On your first visit to the UPMC Liver Cancer Center, you will need:
The initial visit may take several hours, depending on your needs.
When you first arrive at the Liver Cancer Center, located on the seventh floor of UPMC Montefiore, you will:
The liver surgeon will:
You may need to have further liver diagnostic tests, such as:
After you complete any additional tests, your team of specialists at the UPMC Liver Cancer Center will decide if you are a candidate for surgery to remove your liver tumor.
If you are not a candidate for surgery, the team will refer you to a liver cancer oncologist at the center.
The oncologist — who specializes in treating advanced liver cancers — may recommend a variety of treatments, such as:
If you have concerns or questions about your visit to the UPMC Liver Cancer Center, please let us know.
New patients are asked to fill out pre-evaluation forms prior to their appointment at:
When completing one of these forms, we recommend printing a blank form and filling it out by hand, or using a private, secure computer to fill out the form electronically before printing.
