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Metastatic liver cancer treatment with tumor board approach

Do you know that advanced treatment options can help you live longer with metastatic liver cancer?

Metastatic liver cancer can be very fatal. The survival rate is also low. In the metastatic stage, cancer has spread to other organs in the body and cannot be removed by surgery.

But thanks to modern medical oncology treatment

Targeted therapy and a combination of various therapies can help you live a better and longer life without pain. A dedicated tumor board with reputed medical oncologists can assist you in choosing the right treatment. Although your cancer is not resectable, still the tumor can shrink to a considerable extent and you may have a better chance of survival.

Let us know how Francis lived better with metastatic liver cancer.

Francis was living a happy retired life with his family in Nigeria.

One day he saw that he was having dark-colored stool and dark-colored urine. In the beginning, he did not pay much attention, but gradually he started suffering from jaundice and he was losing weight very fast.

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metastatic liver cancer treatment

He went to a local doctor who referred him to an oncologist. The oncologist suggested a CT scan of the liver, which turned out to be positive for liver cancer.

A biopsy revealed he had stage IV liver cancer and his lymph nodes are also affected.

Francis was deeply shocked as he could not accept that he had few months to live more.

His friend John told him to contact MedicoExperts in India which had a dedicated tumor board.

The tumor board consisted of eminent medical oncologists and radiotherapists.

Francis came to India with his son Robin. Francis consulted the best oncologists in India with assistance from the MedicoExperts’ tumor board.

The doctor prescribed a powerful therapy for Francis which stopped the progression of his cancer.

He is still surviving even after 6 years of cancer detection.

The family thanked MedicoExperts.

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What is metastatic liver cancer?

Metastatic liver cancer is a type of liver cancer that spreads to other organs like colon, pancreas, lungs, and bones. It is a stage IV cancer and spreads through the blood or the lymphatic system.

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Symptoms of Metastatic Liver Cancer

What are the symptoms of metastatic liver cancer? 

Symptoms of metastatic liver cancer are the following 

  • Abdominal pain 
  • Jaundice 
  • Dark urine 
  • Dark stool 
  • Nausea 
  • Blood in vomiting 
  • Weight loss 
  • Fatigue 

How is metastatic liver cancer diagnosed?

The metastatic liver is diagnosed in the following way

a. Imaging tests:

These tests provide detailed images of the liver and other organs, helping to identify tumors and assess the extent of cancer spread. Common imaging techniques include:

  • CT (computed tomography) scan
  • MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) scan
  • PET (positron emission tomography) scan
  • Ultrasound

b. Biopsy:

A biopsy involves taking a small tissue sample from the liver or suspected tumor for examination under a microscope. This procedure helps confirm the presence of cancer cells in the liver and can often determine the primary cancer source. There are different types of liver biopsies, including:

  • Fine-needle aspiration biopsy: A thin needle is inserted into the liver to obtain a small sample of tissue.
  • Core needle biopsy: A larger needle is used to obtain a slightly larger tissue sample.
  • Surgical biopsy: A biopsy may be done during surgery, especially if the tumor is difficult to reach by other methods.

c. Endoscopy:

If a primary cancer source is not yet identified, endoscopic procedures may be used to examine the gastrointestinal tract or other organs where cancer may have originated.

d. Laparoscopy:

In some cases, a laparoscopy may be performed to directly visualize the liver and surrounding organs and obtain tissue samples for biopsy.

Diagnosis of Metastatic Liver Cancer

What is the treatment for metastatic liver cancer?

The metastatic liver is diagnosed in the following way 

Chemotherapy is given through oral tablets or infusion therapy on specific dates in a week. 

Chemotherapy cycles continue for months and can help in preventing the further spread of secondary liver cancer.  

                

Targeted therapy can destroy specific cancer cells without harming the normal liver cells in the body. 

Targeted therapy can be monoclonal antibodies which are designed to bind to the cancer antigens on the cancer cells and destroy them.