The Liver Cancer Program at Smilow Cancer Hospital

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CLINICAL TRIALS

Clinical trials are available for patients with advanced or intermediate stage disease, using new

appointments

ablation treatment, new targeted agents, and combinations of treatments to target specific

intracellular mechanisms of the liver cancer. Yale Cancer Center emphasizes the importance of clinical trials and continually strives to provide our patients with the most current therapies. In

close collaboration with basic scientists, clinical research is focused on developing innovative

strategies to help eliminate, control, and palliate tumors in patients. We perform state-of-the-art

genomic profiling and laboratory explorations to determine the biologic weaknesses of the tumors and to develop better therapies. Many of these drugs are exploring new types of therapy and new

HOW TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT For more information or to schedule an appointment with a member of the Liver Cancer Program, please contact 203-200-5487 (LIVR). Our goal is to ensure that each patient has an outstanding and positive cancer care experience. When you call, a patient intake coordinator will help to arrange your appointments so that you will see all of the specialists needed during an initial visit. We provide both in person and telehealth visits, although we recommend that the first visit be in person, and at the main campus, as this will enable a better assessment of your overall conditions. We also work in close coordination with our Smilow Cancer Hospital Care Centers and we have hepatology clinics in Westport, Westerly, New Haven, North Haven, Bridgeport, and Danbury, where follow-up can be arranged.

combinations of therapies and many of our studies are available at our network of Care Centers.

Gary For Gary’s story: m.yale.edu/gary-story

Marissa For Marissa’s story: m.yale.edu/marissa-story

I am delighted with the results and most impressed with the expertise and caring manner of the entire team. Every doctor, every nurse at Smilow is so attentive, so amazing. They do everything they can to make you comfortable and are always there to answer your questions. – Gary

Gary p: 203-200-5487 | yalecancercenter.org | smilowcancer.org

© 2021 Yale Cancer Center

For Gary’s story: m.yale.edu/gary-story

Liver Cancer Program AT SMILOW CANCER HOSPITAL


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