What is secondary liver cancer?

Secondary liver cancer is when a cancer that started somewhere else in the body has spread to the liver. Find out about the symptoms you might have and tests doctors use to diagnose it.

Treatment for secondary liver cancer

There are a number of different treatments for secondary liver cancer including surgery, chemotherapy and targeted cancer drugs. Which treatment you have depends on your individual situation.  

Last reviewed: 
20 Mar 2020
Next review due: 
20 Mar 2023
Coronavirus and cancer

We know it’s a worrying time for people with cancer, we have information to help.

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