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Liver Lesions
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May 29, 2011 - 9:15 pm
I am not sure anyone can help me, but I will ask a question. I had a partial nephrectomy 7 months ago. It was a Stage 2 RCC. I recently had a CAT scan which showed up a liver cyst and a few liver lesions which are stable and were noticed in the scan last June. My doctor says don't worry, we just keep an eye on it. But as we all know don't tell us not to worry. Can anyone explain liver lesions. Why do we get them and I am sure then can turn to cancer? This scan was run by my internist this time. |
Joined: Apr 2011
This question is over my head and I think most cancer patients, too. You need to sit down with your doctor and put your question directly to him. Don't feel like it is a silly question, because there are no dumb questions, but just dumb answers. And for your doctor to say,"don't worry" is a dumb answer. He needs to be more complete in his explaination of those "lesions" . I would want to know what they are , too! Good luck.
Shirley
Joined: Mar 2011
VeryAnxious,
First, I want to say that I am very sorry for what you've been going through. I hope you've been recovering well from your surgery 7 months ago and getting your strength back. I am a bit alarmed at what your internist told you. I've never heard of a doctor saying to just keep an eye on liver lesions. I urge you to seek another opinion. What state do you live in? Do you live anywhere near Maryland? Hopkins is a great hospital, please consider going there or another well known hospital. I'm surprised the doctor didn't mention anything about a liver biopsy? For your own health, its best to get another opinion. The liver is a main organ and nothing to treat lightly.
Sincerely,
Angel