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What is liver metasis stage 4? is it cancer? considering the person diagnosed to also have tumor in the pancreas

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Dr. David Lipkin answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Yes: Yes. It is cancer that has spread to the liver. The tumor in the pancreas may be the primary tumor. You may want to go to http://www.cancercompass.com to learn more about cancer

Dr Rhoads and 6 doctors agreed

Answered 1/21/2019

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Dr. Jerry Brown answered

Specializes in Prosthodontics

Liver Cancer: Not good practitioner to help this patient. Please refer to GP or uncologist.

Answered 4/5/2020

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Dr. Paul Grin answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Cancerous Tumor: Unfortunately, another name for this cancer is metastatic, or stage IV.

Dr Seibert and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 10/23/2015

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A member asked:

What is liver metasis stage 4? is it cancer? considering the person diagnosed to also have tumor in the pancreas

13 doctors weighed in across 3 answers

Dr. David Lipkin answered

Dr Rhoads and 6 doctors agreed

Dr. Jerry Brown answered

Dr. Paul Grin answered

Dr Seibert and 2 doctors agreed

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