Please help!! Colon cancer many years ago now Mets to liver

midnte0708
midnte0708 Member Posts: 166
edited March 2014 in Colorectal Cancer #1
My father had colon resection surgery in 1993 which removed a huge tumor and 1996 for another tumor. Both followed with rounds of chemo. He then went to the oncologist every 6 months and received a clean bill of health after that.

He stopped going to routine check ups with the oncologist in roughly 2002. Now he is finally returning to the doctor with a possible liver cancer diagnosis (no symptoms, CAT scan detection). The doctor also felt the tumor in the liver which he said is about 1/3 of his liver.

Biopsy scheduled for tomorrow but I assume it is secondary liver cancer. The doctor said get ready for chemo.

Since I believe the tumor is very large does anyone have experience with a resection of the liver for a tumor that covers 1/4 -1/3 of the liver ?

if anyone has any similar experience like this please let me know what to expect or possible treatments they may offer.

I'm not sure which is worse knowing or not knowing the results...

Thank you!

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  • pjenks57
    pjenks57 Member Posts: 112
    #2
    I am sorry to hear about your father. I am afraid that I can't be of much help but I will tell you the way I feel about the subject (try to do this briefly!) My husband has colon cancer that had spread to his liver. There were 5 nodules that were small (largest 5cm) but due to the location of them and the looks of the liver his surgeon said he couldn't do anything with his BUT, he did tell me that a surgeon can remove 1/2 of a person's liver and it will regenerate itself. Now with that being said. Please when you get the results from you dr. if possible take the information and get a second opinion. Don't take no for an answer until you here it more than once.

    I hope that this gives you a little help. But remember that you have found a wonderful place to learn, love and feel comfortable.
    Don't forget YOU either. Take time for yourself too and give that father of yours a hug for me too.
    Good luck. Keep us posted.
    PJ
  • StacyGleaso
    StacyGleaso Member Posts: 1,233 Member
    #3
    When I had my liver resection, they removed 40% of my liver. That was in January 2002. I have (knock on wood) been fine ever since. I did have chemo after the resection to remove any microscopic nippers for 6 months after surgery.

    Hope I helped,
    Stacy

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