Question 1

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 2

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 3

life expectancy for stage 4 primary liver cancer for a 84 years old person with a spread in the lung?

Accepted Answer

It is guess work: It is hard to give you reliable response without examining the patient and without knowing any history or results of her blood tests which can show the severity of liver disease. In general, most patients with stage 4 liver cancer have a short survival(2 to 6 months). You should ask this question to her treating doctor(s).

Question 4

was is the life expectancy of a woman with nash cirrhosis recently diagnosed with stage 4 liver cancer exhibiting grade 3 hepatic encephalopathy.

Accepted Answer

Poor prognosis: Regretfully, Stage 4 disease is associated with spread of the liver cancer to minimally nearby lymph nodes, and probably through into blood vessels.  The treatment is typically chemotherapy, with/without embolization.  The presence of an encephalopathic clinical picture also portends to a guarded at best prognosis.  Please consult with a specialist care team to determine therapeutic options.

Question 5

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 6

how long can you live with stage iv liver cancer without treatment?

Accepted Answer

Less than a year: Likely less than several months.

Question 7

what is the life expectancy for stage 4 colon cancer with small liver/lung mets , partial sbo, and plueral effusion -no more treatments and on hospice?

Accepted Answer

Not too long: Up to 6 months, but can be up to 12-18 months.

Question 8

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 9

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 10

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

Accepted Answer

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.

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Was is the life expectancy of a woman with nash cirrhosis recently diagnosed with stage 4 liver cancer exhibiting grade 3 hepatic encephalopathy.

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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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How long can you live with stage iv liver cancer without treatment?

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What is the life expectancy for stage 4 colon cancer with small liver/lung mets , partial sbo, and plueral effusion -no more treatments and on hospice?

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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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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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