Liver Cancer Explained: Risks, Treatments, and Hope

Host: Mindy McCulley, MS Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, University of Kentucky  Guest: Dr. Mautin Barry-Hundeyin, MD Assistant Professor, Surgical Oncology, UK Markey Cancer Center  Cancer Conversations Episode 67 Cancer Conversations on Talking FACS Host Mindy McCulley speaks with Dr. Mautin Barry-Hundeyin, Assistant Professor of Surgical Oncology at UK Markey Cancer Center, about liver cancer—what it is, how it spreads, and why Kentucky sees higher rates. They cover primary and secondary liver cancers, including hepatocellular carcinoma and intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma, and major risk factors such as hepatitis B and C, alcohol, obesity/nonalcoholic steatohepatitis, and smoking. The episode reviews diagnosis and multidisciplinary care at UK Markey, plus current treatments: surgical resection and liver transplant, interventional radiology options (embolization, TACE, Y90), stereotactic body radiation, and emerging systemic therapies like targeted drugs and checkpoint immunotherapy. Listeners will learn what to expect, prevention considerations, and how to access UK Markey resources for questions and care. Connect with the UK Markey Center Online Markey Cancer Center On Facebook @UKMarkey On X @UKMarkey