Q: is afp level of 30000 iu/ml and tumor marker < 5 readings in blood test indicative of liver cancer for a 70 yrs old male?

Very likely: If the AFP is &gt;1,000 units checked twice and confirmed, then it is very likely that you are dealing with Liver Cancer. This can be confirmed with the aid of a MRI scan or CT scan of the liver which will likely show a growth/tumor in the liver.

Q: is having liver cancer the same as a liver tumors?

No: Liver tumors can be cancerous or non-cancerous. Most liver cancers arise from a cancer in another site in the body that metastasize to the liver. Primary liver cancers are rare in the usa, and are most commonly associated with chronic viral hepatitis. Many people have benign liver cysts, or benign hemangiomas.

Q: does liver cancer mean the same as a liver tumor?

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.

Q: can a 2cm liver cancer tumor increase to 25 cm within 2 weeks in most cases/?

Only if fast growing: Tumors. But the imaging should be done on the same machine.

Q: need advice on what is the the difference between liver cancer and liver tumors?

Tumors are by: Definition anything that takes up space in the body. So tumors can be neoplasms, which can be either benign or malignant. Cancer is type of malignancy. It can spread both locally and to distant organs. Liver cancer is a type of malignant tumor of liver.

Q: is it possible for liver cancer tumors to be too big for a transplant?

Yes: According to the current tnm/uicc staging system for hepatocellular carcinoma most consider stages iiib, iiic, and stage iva, as well as stage ivb, disease to be incurable by resection.

Q: can a tender mass near the liver be caused by liver cancer or a small tumor?

Possibly: Most cancers do not cause pain. It really has to be pretty big to have symptoms. U have to see a physician to review history, symptoms, exam, x-rays, ct etc before the determination can be made. If u feel a mass, call ur doctor to be seen in person.

Q: i am scared i have liver cancer or tumor? i have been feeling weird for 3 years like disoriented and just not right and uncomfortable, well i got a blood test and it say my liver count is 75 which is slightly high, i am panicing because i have to get an u

I'm : I'm not sure what liver value you're referring to. A routine liver test includes six or seven tests, and a more detailed liver study might include another 4 or so. Of these, several might be considered high at a level of 75, but what they mean when they're high differs greatly. An ultrasound of the liver is a pretty simple and totally painless way to get a quick overview of what's going on. It might show anything from gallstones or an increased level of fat in the liver to a tumor of some kind (many of which are completely benign). If you can provide a bit more information about the tests in question, maybe i can give a more helpful response.

Q: my mom was diagnosed with liver cancer stage 4 with metastatic tumor in her spine (t5). oct 19 she had the tumor removed. what should we do the next?

Listen to your doc: This is grim. What are her chances of 1 and 5 year survival? Further surgery should be considered in light of these numbers. What is the importance of quantity versus quality of life? Your local doc will always be able to answer questions better than us internet docs.

Q: advanced metastatic liver cancer.tumors 15cm&7.5. high liver enzymes, fatigue after 2nd chemo session., embolization not possible. any help!

Ask for a referral: It is hard to give good advice without seeing where their tumors are located and whiteout knowing what the pathology is. There may be options for treatment. If you haven't been evaluated by a liver surgeon you should ask for a referral. Many big hospitals or universities have departments specializing in hepatobiliary surgery.

Question 1

is afp level of 30000 iu/ml and tumor marker < 5 readings in blood test indicative of liver cancer for a 70 yrs old male?

Accepted Answer

Very likely: If the AFP is &gt;1,000 units checked twice and confirmed, then it is very likely that you are dealing with Liver Cancer. This can be confirmed with the aid of a MRI scan or CT scan of the liver which will likely show a growth/tumor in the liver.

Question 2

is having liver cancer the same as a liver tumors?

Accepted Answer

No: Liver tumors can be cancerous or non-cancerous. Most liver cancers arise from a cancer in another site in the body that metastasize to the liver. Primary liver cancers are rare in the usa, and are most commonly associated with chronic viral hepatitis. Many people have benign liver cysts, or benign hemangiomas.

Question 3

does liver cancer mean the same as a liver tumor?

Accepted Answer

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 4

can a 2cm liver cancer tumor increase to 25 cm within 2 weeks in most cases/?

Accepted Answer

Only if fast growing: Tumors. But the imaging should be done on the same machine.

Question 5

need advice on what is the the difference between liver cancer and liver tumors?

Accepted Answer

Tumors are by: Definition anything that takes up space in the body.  So tumors can be neoplasms, which can be either  benign or malignant.  Cancer is type of malignancy.  It can spread both locally and to distant organs.  Liver cancer is a type of malignant tumor of liver.

Question 6

is it possible for liver cancer tumors to be too big for a transplant?

Accepted Answer

Yes: According to the current tnm/uicc staging system for hepatocellular carcinoma most consider stages iiib, iiic, and stage iva, as well as stage ivb, disease to be incurable by resection.

Question 7

can a tender mass near the liver be caused by liver cancer or a small tumor?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: Most cancers do not cause pain. It really has to be pretty big to have symptoms. U have to see a physician to review history, symptoms, exam, x-rays, ct etc before the determination can be made. If u feel a mass, call ur doctor to be seen in person.

Question 8

i am scared i have liver cancer or tumor? i have been feeling weird for 3 years like disoriented and just not right and uncomfortable, well i got a blood test and it say my liver count is 75 which is slightly high, i am panicing because i have to get an u

Accepted Answer

I'm : I'm not sure what liver value you're referring to.  A routine liver test includes six or seven tests, and a more detailed liver study might include another 4 or so. Of these, several might be considered high at a level of 75, but what they mean when they're high differs greatly. An ultrasound of the liver is a pretty simple and totally painless way to get a quick overview of what's going on.  It might show anything from gallstones or an increased level of fat in the liver to a tumor of some kind (many of which are completely benign).

If you can provide a bit more information about the tests in question, maybe i can give a more helpful response.

Question 9

my mom was diagnosed with liver cancer stage 4 with metastatic tumor in her spine (t5). oct 19 she had the tumor removed. what should we do the next?

Accepted Answer

Listen to your doc: This is grim.  What are her chances of 1 and 5 year survival? Further surgery should be considered in light of these numbers.  What is the importance of quantity versus quality of life?  Your local doc will always be able to answer questions better than us internet docs.

Question 10

advanced metastatic liver cancer.tumors 15cm&7.5. high liver enzymes, fatigue after 2nd chemo session., embolization not possible. any help!

Accepted Answer

Ask for a referral: It is hard to give good advice without seeing where their tumors are located and whiteout knowing what the pathology is.  There may be options for treatment.  If you haven't been evaluated by a liver surgeon you should ask for a referral.  Many big hospitals or universities have departments specializing in hepatobiliary surgery.

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Is having liver cancer the same as a liver tumors?

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Does liver cancer mean the same as a liver tumor?

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Can a 2cm liver cancer tumor increase to 25 cm within 2 weeks in most cases/?

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Need advice on what is the the difference between liver cancer and liver tumors?

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Is it possible for liver cancer tumors to be too big for a transplant?

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Can a tender mass near the liver be caused by liver cancer or a small tumor?

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I am scared i have liver cancer or tumor? i have been feeling weird for 3 years like disoriented and just not right and uncomfortable, well i got a blood test and it say my liver count is 75 which is slightly high, i am panicing because i have to get an u

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My mom was diagnosed with liver cancer stage 4 with metastatic tumor in her spine (t5). oct 19 she had the tumor removed. what should we do the next?

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Advanced metastatic liver cancer.tumors 15cm&7.5. high liver enzymes, fatigue after 2nd chemo session., embolization not possible. any help!

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