Question 1

what does it mean for liver cancer to be stage 3?

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Liver cancer stage: Assuming that this liver cancer is hepatocellular carcinoma, ajcc (american joint committee on cancer) stage III refers to one of the following scenarios:  multiple large tumors or tumor involving the portal/hepatic vein(s)/major branch thereof or direct invasion of adjacent organs (other than gallbladder) or tumor perforation of the liver capsule.

Question 2

does liver cancer mean the same as a liver tumor?

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Not always...: Not all liver tumors/masses are malignant.  Some liver tumors are benign (such as liver hemangiomas which are benign mass-ike collections of small blood vessels).
"liver cancer" can be a primary growth in the liver (one that started in the liver), or "liver cancer" can represent spread from another body site (metastasis).
Ask your physician to clarify terms and to be specific about word meanings.

Question 3

what does metastatic liver cancer mean?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes cancer: Can spread to liver.  Typically cancers that occur (primary site) in GI tract, such as colon, stomach, etc, spread to regional lymph nodes and then to liver.  But cancers from other sites, such as breast, prostate, lung, skin, and really any organ, can spread to liver.  If the cancer starts in the liver and spread to other organs, it can be metastatic liver cancer too.

Question 4

do slightly elevated liver enzymes always mean cancer? i'm only 20 and don't want to be worried.

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No: Elevated liver enzymes can be caused by many things, meds, foods, infections, stones, etc. It's not very specific to any one thing. Many times they will resolve on their own. Just discuss them with your doctor.

Question 5

my husband was told he has stage 4 cirrhosis / liver cancer. does that mean the cirrosis is stage 4 or the liver cancer is stage 4?

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Ask the doctor: Either way this is not a good diagnosis.  Ask his physician about his assessment of the staging, as well as the prognosis.

Question 6

is it likely for there to be cancer in esophagus, no where else and in liver? appt for mri to determine more. what can you tell me in the mean time?

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Yes: You can have Barrett’s esophagusitis that can turn into cancer just in Esophagus.Also can spreadto liveretc.Esophageal adenocarcinoma is a well-known cause of distant metastasis. It initially tends to spread locally, then metastasizes to the lymph nodes, and finally to the distant organs most commonly liver

Question 7

had small amount cancer removed from liver now i've got to have spleen and liver mri scan already had several scans does this mean they fond something?

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Explanation : This is regular procedure to have MRI spleen and liver done before or after cancer removal. For planning next step of treatment. Necessary diagnostic tests.

Question 8

low attenuation lesion in liver measuring more than .5 mm. what does this mean? does this mean i have cancer. lipase elevated 400 dr didnt seemed concerned but i am scared

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Lesion: In cases like this I sit down with the radiologist who interpreted the ct scan and ask advice as to possible diagnosis, how concerning is the lesion, what other studies, if any, would shed more light on the diagnosis, what specialists may be helpful. With one lesion, yours may well be benign, a hemangioma for example. But again, I need advice from my fellow physicians about further workup,

Question 9

my liver mri says t2 hyperintense non-enhancing  lesion. can this be cancer or does non-enhancing mean benign?

Accepted Answer

Need background hist: Tell us your medical history such as why did you have the MRI done?
Do you have any symptoms/problems in your abdomen and in your liver functions?
Go back to your doctor who ordered the MRI scan of your liver. He/she can explain the results. We also need to share with us the  official reading /report of your MRI by the Radiologist.

Question 10

do these cea readings mean chemotherapy not working in a colon cancer pt
august 9.8, october 8, dec 9, jan 10. met to the liver ?

Accepted Answer

Stable: Ams an oncologist I would say those levels are stable. Follow your oncologist advice and do not stop chemo based on your CEA levels, they look good.

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Low attenuation lesion in liver measuring more than .5 mm. what does this mean? does this mean i have cancer. lipase elevated 400 dr didnt seemed concerned but i am scared

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My liver mri says t2 hyperintense non-enhancing lesion. can this be cancer or does non-enhancing mean benign?

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