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Medical Conditions - Liver Metastasis

Liver metastases refer to the condition where cancer that has originated on a different part of the body has spread and metastasized to the liver. It has been observed that 25% of people who are suffering from colon cancer have developed this condition. It is also referred to as secondary liver cancer and is malignant in nature. In most cases, there is no possibility of curing liver metastases, and treatment will involve managing the symptoms and increasing the life expectancy.

All liver metastasis Q&A

Can a non-smoker develop lung cancer with liver metastasis?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I completely understand how frightening and overwhelming. Of course, it was because he got diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer in stage 4.

Why does small-cell lung cancer spread to the liver and the brain?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I understand the shock and concern you are feeling about your illness.

How to dry the fluid in liver in a cancer patient?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Ascites secondary to cancer needs multiple steps to control it. It may not completely get dried but it can get controlled well.

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Dr. Noushif. M

Dr. Noushif. M

How is metastatic breast cancer treated effectively at 36?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It looks like she is having progressive metastatic breast cancer, triple positive (ER+, HER2+).

How to manage liver metastases in breast cancer?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. I am sorry to hear about these challenging developments in your treatment.

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Dr. Nitesh Goyal

Dr. Nitesh Goyal

Could a new liver lesion be ovarian cancer recurrence?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com.

Can supportive care help manage my mother's breast cancer?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern.

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Dr. Prabhakaran

Dr. Prabhakaran

Why did HER2 NSCLC spread to my liver at 50?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for reaching out. I am really sorry you are going through this. It is completely natural to feel confused and worried after a diagnosis like this.

Is there a link between breast cancer and liver cancer?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Sorry to hear about it. It makes perfect sense to investigate breast mass first and rule out malignancy before tackling liver cancer.

Answered By
Dr. Dinesh Kumar

Dr. Dinesh Kumar

What is my mother’s life expectancy with gallbladder cancer?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through the images (attachment removed to protect patient identity). The imaging is clearly showing a gallbladder tumor.

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