Liver

Hi my husband was diagnosed with rectal cancer last year he went through radiation and chemo was found nowhere else he got his operation in January with permanent stoma had mop up chemo had first scan last weekend and we went for results today we were gutted 5cm Liver Lesion awaiting more scans they told him stage 5 he only 44 we gutted need some hope x

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  • Hello and thanks for posting

    I am sorry to hear about your husbands situation and appreciate this must be a worrying time for you both.

    It must have been very tough to find out that there is a now lesion on the liver however the doctors will be wanting to carry out more scans to decide what the best treatment options are moving forward.

    When a cancer spreads to another organ in the body this is called secondary or metastatic cancer but there are treatments available and for some people a cure may be possible. You can read more about this here.

    Everyone is different but as another member has pointed out many can still live for many years with advanced disease.

    For now try and sit tight until you have more information from the doctors involved in your husbands care, they are in the best position to explain what will happen next and what they hope the treatment will achieve.

    Do get back if needed or you have more questions. Our helpline is also open Mon-Fri 9-5 if you prefer to talk over the phone, 0808 800 4040.

    Wishing you both all the very best

    Naomi

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  • Hello and thanks for posting

    I am sorry to hear about your husbands situation and appreciate this must be a worrying time for you both.

    It must have been very tough to find out that there is a now lesion on the liver however the doctors will be wanting to carry out more scans to decide what the best treatment options are moving forward.

    When a cancer spreads to another organ in the body this is called secondary or metastatic cancer but there are treatments available and for some people a cure may be possible. You can read more about this here.

    Everyone is different but as another member has pointed out many can still live for many years with advanced disease.

    For now try and sit tight until you have more information from the doctors involved in your husbands care, they are in the best position to explain what will happen next and what they hope the treatment will achieve.

    Do get back if needed or you have more questions. Our helpline is also open Mon-Fri 9-5 if you prefer to talk over the phone, 0808 800 4040.

    Wishing you both all the very best

    Naomi

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