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Is Radiation Treatment The Best Solution For Liver Mass At The Age Of 85?
I have just been diagnosed with a mass in my liver which is believed to be malignant. I am 85 years old and had colon cancer surgery 3 1/2 years ago which was believed to be contained and successful. Now my ongologist believes the cancer in my liver is the result of the previous cancer and as it is in such a deep place does not suggest surgery at my age but feels radiation treatment is the best treatment. Do you agree with this solution? I completely trust him and I am planning on proceeding with this plan. Please respond. BKA
Mon, 23 Jan 2017
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Yes I agree with your Oncologist. After cancer treatment you can have metastatic cancer to another part of the body.
Radiotherapy will be the best optionand follow by serial CT Scan
liver function tests
tumour markers for liver AGO and colon CEA as follow-up
Yes I agree with your Oncologist. After cancer treatment you can have metastatic cancer to another part of the body.
Radiotherapy will be the best optionand follow by serial CT Scan
liver function tests
tumour markers for liver AGO and colon CEA as follow-up
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