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How Do I Know At What Stage Is My Husband S Liver Cancer ?
How do I what stage my husband s liver cancer is at? The doctor s have not mentioned the stage of his cancer. My husband has opted not to have a liver transplant and the doctors have indicated that this is the only viable option that is available to him. How do I know when the end is near?
Mon, 24 Nov 2014
Thanks for your question on HCM.
There is TNM (Tumour Node and Metastases) classification of each and every malignant tumour of the body including liver cancer.
Classification mainly based on
1. Size of primary tumour.
2. Lymphnodes involved
3. Metastases to distal organs like lung, kidney , bones etc.
To find exact staging CT abdomen and contrast and PET scan is needed.
In my opinion your husband is having terminal stage liver cancer.
There is TNM (Tumour Node and Metastases) classification of each and every malignant tumour of the body including liver cancer.
Classification mainly based on
1. Size of primary tumour.
2. Lymphnodes involved
3. Metastases to distal organs like lung, kidney , bones etc.
To find exact staging CT abdomen and contrast and PET scan is needed.
In my opinion your husband is having terminal stage liver cancer.
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