2006-12-14 17:21:11 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
This depends on what stage the cancer is in and what shape your body is in to begin with. Ask your oncologist.
2006-12-14 17:31:11 · answer #1 · answered by catportrug 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That would be hard to estimate without medical background, but I can tell you that my husband's grandmother had liver cancer and lived with a very large tumor in that area for almost 10 years after it was found. She was too old and frail for surgery, but she managed to live with it in an almost normal way until the last year or so, when she had to have lots of pain medication. I imagine that, if you're not too frail for surgery, it could improve your chances, but even without it, some people have lived for quite awhile and pretty normally (she never complained about it and maintained a normal routine for most of the time.) She also had a good attitude and was a very devout Christian. She usually worried as much about others as they did about her!
2006-12-14 17:38:39 · answer #2 · answered by Black Dog 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Everything depends on what kind of cancer it is, how early it is detected, if you can get to the best medical care... My sister in law had a large tumor on her liver caused by Stage 4 Non Hodgkin's Lymphoma.. She got the most advanced treatment at Stanford University Med Center in Northern Calif.. The Chemo was tough but she is still in full remission after 6 years. I wish the best for whoever may have it...
2006-12-14 17:33:36 · answer #3 · answered by the_buccaru 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could depend on your age. Usually liver cancer is metastasized (spread) from another part of your body, such as your colon. My mother died from liver cancer and it had spread from her colon. She only lived a month after her diagnosis but she was 84 years old. She didn't suffer during that time and her death was peaceful. Don't want to scare you, but you asked. A liver transplant could be an option, but only an oncologist could verify this. There is always hope and please get answers from an oncologist (cancer specialist). Good luck and God Bless
2006-12-14 17:41:13 · answer #4 · answered by marsha 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All things are possible. I'm a Christian and I'll pray for you. Try herbal products and eat right. A transplant also is a option. Take Care and I wish you all the best.
2006-12-14 17:27:08 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋