Liver Transplant Cures Rare HEHE Liver Tumor

Treatment TermsLiver transplant Overview Teresa Cumbie ’s liver cancer was so rare that her Myrtle Beach, SC oncologist had never seen anything like it. After her biopsy samples were sent for medical opinions around the country, she was diagnosed with hepatic epithelioid hemangioendothelioma (HEHE). Armed with that knowledge, Teresa started looking fo r doctors experienced with her condition. She found them at Duke University Hospital in Durham. Today, thanks to a successful liver transplant, she’s cancer-free. Hero Image2019_teresacumbie_1932x862.jpg Preview Image Content Blocks CTA Header Learn More CTA ButtonLiver Transplantation at Duke Patient Name Teresa Cumbie Patient Photo Gender Female Featured Doctors Richard F. Riedel, MD Debra L. Sudan, MD Date UpdatedMonday, March 25, 2019 Featured Doctors - Custom Specialties Medical Oncologist Transplant Surgeon BodyDisplay in Announcement Section:  Archived Medically Reviewed DateMonday, March 25, 2019 Reviewer Debra Sudan, MDThumbnail Image: Pin to Top of WiFi Page: 
Source: dukehealth.org: Duke Health News - Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Source Type: news