HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Is Chemotherapy Effective During 4th Stage Liver Cancer ?

If a person has 4th stage liver cancer , does having chemo help? Her bilirubin count was 18.6 but now it has come down to 10.1. They found that the original cancer started as very small in one breast and now the liver is covered with cancer. She started on chem a couple weeks ago - 1/3 portion every week and also a pill for cancer.
Fri, 3 Jan 2014
Report Abuse
Oncologist, Radiation,  's  Response
According to Studies, the chemotherapy, may relieve her problems to some extent only, but not cure in stage4 disease.This is called as palliative chemotherapy.
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further queries related to kidney problems Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Recent questions on Liver


Loading Online Doctors....
Is Chemotherapy Effective During 4th Stage Liver Cancer ?

According to Studies, the chemotherapy, may relieve her problems to some extent only, but not cure in stage4 disease.This is called as palliative chemotherapy.