Question 1

my aunt was diagnosed with stage 4 liver cancer that spread to her spine about 6 months ago. last month they stopped treatment and gave her hospice services. she also has copd, life expectancy?

Accepted Answer

Brief: Sad situation and comfort and family are the best!

Question 2

my gran had her eye removed due to ocular melanoma 3 years ago. now metastatic liver cancer, no treatment. no other info given. life expectancy?

Accepted Answer

Ask her to ask dr.: Liver metastases from any cancer is not a good sign. However depending on many other factors will determine what her life expectancy is, especially knowing what her constitutional health is, her vitality. So, the best answer would be for her to ask her doctor, or see if she'll give you permission to do so (that must be documented in her chart.) also, make sure that her diet is good, and keep her spirit strong.

Question 3

my mom, 84, if she stop her nexavar (sorafenib) for her primary liver cancer, what would her life expectancy be?

Accepted Answer

It depends...: Most patients with advanced liver cancer live for 6months(without nexavar) to 12 months(with nexavar). So Nexavar (sorafenib) adds a few months(4 to6 months) at  best.

Question 4

what is the life expectancy when you have liver cancer?

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Cancer: Your oncologist will discuss with you the treatment options.

Question 5

hi my 80 year old man has liver cancer which has now spread to the spine, what is life expectancy please?

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Liver cancer: Liver cancer has a poor life expectancy but it varies according to how much liver function persists. If jaundice,drowsiness,lack of appetite,bleeding tendency are present life expectancy is measured in days or a week or so. Otherwise the patient can survive much longer. Of course the oncologist is best qualified to answer your question.

Question 6

what would the life expectancy of liver cancer in the 4th stage be?

Accepted Answer

It is short: It is between 6-12 months.

Question 7

what is the life expectancy for a stage 4 liver cancer patient?

Accepted Answer

Depends on origin: Liver cancer in actuality represents a primary hepatoma of the liver.  Such lesions are not staged but rather considered resectable or unresectable.  Metastatic liver cancer noted as Stage IV disease has different prognostic features, depending on origin resectablility or response to intra arterial chemo via chemoembolization or isotope infusion or microwave ablation of the solitary lesion.

Question 8

what is the life expectancy for a 58 yo male with stage 4 inoperable esophagus and liver cancer?

Accepted Answer

Esophageal cancer: Adenocarcinoma of the esophagus is a serious and increasingly common cancer. Early forms are treated by local excision, but once it invades muscle or involves distant structures, the challenge is greater. Some clinical trials are available which might prolong life for your loved one beyond 6-12 months. Search for an NCI cancer center or academic oncology center which has access to these.

Question 9

can somebody update me on the real life expectancy of a 78 yr old with stage iv esophageal and liver cancer?

Accepted Answer

Very short: Weeks to months, and this is true of any age with esoph metastasis. Wt loss and energy/performance level are also signs pointing to poor and short prognosis.

Question 10

what is the life expectancy of a 74 yr. old woman with metastisized lung, and liver cancer?

Accepted Answer

Brief: Depends on cell type of cancer and ? Lung as the primary.
But with metastasis already it is a bad one.

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My aunt was diagnosed with stage 4 liver cancer that spread to her spine about 6 months ago. last month they stopped treatment and gave her hospice services. she also has copd, life expectancy?

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My gran had her eye removed due to ocular melanoma 3 years ago. now metastatic liver cancer, no treatment. no other info given. life expectancy?

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My mom, 84, if she stop her nexavar (sorafenib) for her primary liver cancer, what would her life expectancy be?

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What is the life expectancy when you have liver cancer?

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Hi my 80 year old man has liver cancer which has now spread to the spine, what is life expectancy please?

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What would the life expectancy of liver cancer in the 4th stage be?

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What is the life expectancy for a stage 4 liver cancer patient?

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What is the life expectancy for a 58 yo male with stage 4 inoperable esophagus and liver cancer?

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Can somebody update me on the real life expectancy of a 78 yr old with stage iv esophageal and liver cancer?

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What is the life expectancy of a 74 yr. old woman with metastisized lung, and liver cancer?

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