It depends: It is always a poor prognosis when one does not respond to the initial chemotherapy. However, secondary agents may prove to be more helpful. The prognosis is influenced by the exact cancer being treated. You did not tell us the type of cancer and that information is very important. Is the liver involvement primary or has the cancer spread there from another area of the body?
Answered 3/18/2014
4.3k views
No predicting: It depends on the type of cancer, its genetics, and some dumb luck factors. There are a variety of 'salvage' chemotherapy options that may give a good remission. Most of the time, metastases in the liver in a cancer that is not especially responsive to chemotherapy mean survival of less than a year is to be expected, but there are surprises. Talk about partner's wishes ; cherish each minute.
Answered 3/23/2014
4.3k views
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A doctor has provided 1 answer
9 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
A doctor has provided 1 answer
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your question