Question 1

my mum, 67 , was diagnosed with colon cancer with liver metastases, lesions in lungs and kidneys. starting folfox tomorrow?? life expectancy?

Accepted Answer

Not enough: Need to assess for Kras and Nras mutation IF she is wild type she should receive FOLFIRI  and Erbitux

If she has mutation the treatment of choice FOLFOX and Avastin

Life expex 22 - 26 months... If responsive disease can be extended with other agents and survival can extend several years.

New agents add to OS   sequencing of therapy is important to extend Overal survival

Question 2

is there a difference in prognosis being diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer and being diagnosed stage 3
and then liver metastases was found on scan ?

Accepted Answer

Liver: metastases would indicate stage 4 disease.

Question 3

chances of metastasis to lung of stage ii colon cancer?

Accepted Answer

Not mutch: Stage ii colon cancers means did not spread to lymph nodes ,  if it spreads will be to liver first, metastasis to lung is rare.

Question 4

is liver metastases from colon cancer a death sentence?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely not!: Liver metastases may be treated in several ways.   The chance of survival depends on resectability of the metastases from the liver.  With some of the newer chemotherapies longer term remission and cure are possible.  Speak with your oncologist.

Question 5

what's survival like for colon cancer pt with a liver metastases and a aortocaval node? years approximation plz

Accepted Answer

1-2 yrs: If liver mets present then the aortocaval node should be considered to be part of overall treatment.  First use of FOLFIERI chemo and then evaluation for resection should be contemplated.  A single aortocarval node easily resected before chemo.  If liver lesions treatable by resection or microwave ablation this should be tried. followed by chemoembolization if needed.

Question 6

is in case of colon cancer with liver metastases (and during chemoth) recommended a specific diet? are there any anti cancer food? what about turmeric

Accepted Answer

Not really.: It all depends on the symptoms. Chemo can affect the taste, alter your bowel habits, and decrease appetite.  The goal is to stay well hydrated. High fiber diet may help with both constipation or diarrhea. There is no specific "anti cancer"diet that you can go on. No significant data available to support turmeric in the foods.

Question 7

does alcohol free beer have any effect  on ast , alt and alkaline phosphatase, in someone with  liver metastases from colon cancer on chemotherapy fuda?

Accepted Answer

Probably no: Probably no effect or very little compared to alcoholic beverages. If any concerns, check with your oncologist.

Question 8

what is prognosis like for colon cancer pt with 1 liver met, 1 node and 0.5 lung nodule ? primary was resected last year . cea 10. bloodwork normal?

Accepted Answer

Prognosis: Prognosis is determined at time of diagnosis/treatment. Seems cancer is/was stage 4, which has a shorter prognosis than stage 1. If stage 4 is NEW, newly discovered liver metastasis, then prognosis will be negatively impacted compared to a year ago. Regardless of prognosis, talk with your docs. Take friend/family with you to appointments to help with understanding. Treatments exist. Be well.

Question 9

my mother has stage iv colon cancer that has mestitized to the liver. she has 15 tumors in liver with spots in her lungs and lymph nodes. prognosis?

Accepted Answer

Stage IV colon cance: Your mohter's cancer is stage iv.

Please refer to the table on this page for survival data:

http://www.Cancer.Org/cancer/colonandrectumcancer/detailedguide/colorectal-cancer-survival-rates

i am so sorry to hear that you are going through this terrible time.

Question 10

what are the chances of surviving colon cancer that has spread to liver, kidney and lungs?

Accepted Answer

Poor: When one finds metastasis to multiple sites from  a primary colon cancer the lesion was probably detected late in its development.  If the patient is in good condition the primary if not resected should be removed.  Chemo with FOLFOX and possibly avastin (bevacizumab) should be attempted.  Kidney lesions are extremely rare but can respond to chemo and if causing complication should be resected.

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My mum, 67 , was diagnosed with colon cancer with liver metastases, lesions in lungs and kidneys. starting folfox tomorrow?? life expectancy?

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Is there a difference in prognosis being diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer and being diagnosed stage 3 and then liver metastases was found on scan ?

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Chances of metastasis to lung of stage ii colon cancer?

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Is liver metastases from colon cancer a death sentence?

A member asked:

What's survival like for colon cancer pt with a liver metastases and a aortocaval node? years approximation plz

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Is in case of colon cancer with liver metastases (and during chemoth) recommended a specific diet? are there any anti cancer food? what about turmeric

A member asked:

Does alcohol free beer have any effect on ast , alt and alkaline phosphatase, in someone with liver metastases from colon cancer on chemotherapy fuda?

A member asked:

What is prognosis like for colon cancer pt with 1 liver met, 1 node and 0.5 lung nodule ? primary was resected last year . cea 10. bloodwork normal?

A member asked:

My mother has stage iv colon cancer that has mestitized to the liver. she has 15 tumors in liver with spots in her lungs and lymph nodes. prognosis?

A member asked:

What are the chances of surviving colon cancer that has spread to liver, kidney and lungs?

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