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Liver cancer is cancer that starts in your liver. There are different kinds of liver cancer. But the most common type in adults is called hepatocellular carcinoma. It starts in the main liver cells called hepatocytes.

Traveling for treatment and monitoring can be draining and stressful if you have a liver disease. At Saint Luke’s, our experts provide the leading-edge treatment you need so you can focus on getting well.

Experts at Saint Luke’s Hospital performed the first liver transplant in Kansas City in 1980, becoming just the third hospital in the U.S. to perform the procedure. Our surgical team includes some of the most experienced physicians in the area.

Patients who receive organs from living donors tend to have better outcomes than those who receive organs from deceased donors. Our living kidney donor experts perform living kidney donor surgeries and offer personalized support and unmatched expertise to donors who consider this selfless act.

We understand that receiving a lung cancer diagnosis can feel overwhelming. With us, patients never have to face this challenge alone. Our compassionate team of lung cancer experts offers the most advanced treatments and the support patients need every step of the way.

Lung cancer kills more men and women worldwide than any other cancer. Early detection means more options for treatment. If you are 50 or older and have been a heavy smoker for many years or have other risk factors, the experts at Saint Luke’s want to talk to you.

Lymphoma is a complex type of blood cancer that requires advanced, customized treatment. We have the tools to carefully diagnose and effectively treat all types of lymphoma. Our expert team uses innovative therapies to create a personalized treatment plan just for you.