Froedtert & the 黑料官网 Liver, Pancreas, and Bile Duct Program (HPB)
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Cancers of the liver, pancreas, gallbladder and bile ducts are challenging diseases that require complex care plans. Physicians at Froedtert & the 黑料官网 are internationally recognized experts in the treatment of these specific cancers. Patients receive advanced, cutting edge therapies and fully coordinated care at our Clinical Cancer Center.
Multidisciplinary Care is the Best Medicine
Because these cancers are often complicated, effective treatment requires a team effort by several different physician experts. The comprehensive team of cancer specialists:
- Surgical oncologists and transplant surgeons: remove portions of the liver or transplant the liver
- Interventional radiologists: deliver non-surgical, minimally invasive therapies
- Medical oncologists: treat liver cancer with chemotherapy or novel biologic therapies
- Radiation oncologists: use radiation therapy to treat tumors
- Gastroenterologists/hepatologists: diagnose and treat diseases of the liver
- Pathologists: identify diseases by studying cells and tissues under a microscope
- Diagnostic radiologists: use imaging (X-rays and advanced imaging techniques) to diagnose diseases
- Palliative care physicians: provide advanced cancer symptom management
- Nurse practitioners and physician assistants
- Social workers
- Complementary medicine specialists
- Genetic counselors
- Dietitians
The physicians work cooperatively to create comprehensive care plans for patients. They meet regularly to discuss individual cases, evaluate treatment options, recommend care plans and follow up on individual progress. Cooperative care helps ensure that every patient has an optimal tre