Liver Cancer

Liver Cancer

Liver cancer can arise on its own or develop in a liver already damaged by hepatitis or cirrhosis, which shapes how it's treated. Hepatocellular carcinoma is the most common form, though cancer can also spread to the liver from elsewhere in the body as a secondary tumour. At UMC Victoria Hospital, our Department of Cancer offers advanced liver cancer treatment in Kampala, Uganda, that accounts for both the tumour and the health of the surrounding liver:

  • Liver function assessment
    evaluating how much healthy liver tissue remains before treatment
  • Tumour ablation
    heat-based or injection techniques for smaller, localised tumours
  • Surgical resection
    removal of the tumour for patients with adequate liver reserve
  • Chemotherapy and targeted therapy
    for advanced or unresectable cases
  • Hepatitis management
    addressing underlying liver disease alongside cancer treatment

Because liver cancer risk in the region is closely tied to hepatitis B, patients with a known hepatitis history are advised to schedule regular liver screening rather than waiting for symptoms. Consult our team for further medical assistance.