Patient resources
Patients interested in cancer care at Mayo Clinic can schedule an appointment or have their healthcare professional do so. Patients also can contribute samples to a biospecimen repository and connect with patient advocates for support.
Mayo Clinic works with hundreds of insurance companies and is an in-network provider for millions of people. In most cases, Mayo Clinic doesn't require a physician referral. Some insurers require referrals or may have additional requirements for certain medical care. All appointments are prioritized based on medical need.
Appointments
For patients
Find appointment contact information for the Mayo Clinic location near you, including toll-free telephone numbers and hours of operation, along with online request forms for both U.S. patients and international patients.
For medical professionals
Medical professionals can request patient referrals to Mayo Clinic using the online physician referring system.
Tissue and biospecimen repository
The Fibrolamellar Tissue Repository, located at The Rockefeller University, is a tissue bank for fibrolamellar carcinoma samples obtained during surgery. The registry also stores blood and other samples from patients. The repository offers a way for patients to contribute to research. Donated samples may provide researchers with valuable clues that could help them better understand and more effectively treat fibrolamellar carcinoma, which is a rare form of liver cancer that mainly affects young adults.
Patient advocates available for help
Patient advocates with diverse experiences are available as a resource for you.
Email the patient advocate group to connect with others.
The SPORE's supporting patient advocacy portfolio includes:
Blue Faery: The Adrienne Wilson Liver Cancer Association
Blue Faery's mission is to prevent, treat and cure primary liver cancer, specifically hepatocellular carcinoma, through research, education and advocacy.
Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation
The Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation's mission is to find a cure for cholangiocarcinoma (bile duct cancer) and improve the quality of life for people affected by it.
Global Liver Institute
The mission of the Global Liver Institute is to improve the lives of people and families impacted by liver disease through promoting innovation, encouraging collaboration, and scaling optimal approaches to help eradicate liver diseases.
Somali Health Advisory Committee
The mission of the Somali Health Advisory Committee is to raise awareness about health and wellness within African communities and to serve as a bridge between those communities and available resources.
Fibrolamellar Registry
The Fibrolamellar Registry is an advocacy group that advances research on fibrolamellar cancer. It includes a collection of health data about patients with fibrolamellar cancer. The registry links this health data with scientists, physicians, collaborating hospitals and research institutions around the world who study this condition.
Explore more Mayo Clinic resources
Explore patient information about research and treatment for hepatobiliary cancer, liver cancer and cholangiocarcinoma (bile duct cancer) at Mayo Clinic.
