Almost all malignant tumors are prone to spread. This is due to the migration of cancer cells through the blood and lymphatic system. Very often metastases are found in the liver - the prognosis with defeat of this organ is inconvenient, since it performs the most important functions in the body, participates not only in the digestive processes, but also in the regulation of hormonal balance, blood formation, detoxification mechanisms.
Prognosis of the lifespan with metastases in the liver
Such indicators as the state of the cancer patient and his survival after detection of secondary growth foci of malignant neoplasms in the liver depend on the following characteristics of metastases:
- quantity;
- location;
- duration of progression and stage of cancer;
- localization of the primary (maternal) tumor;
- the vastness of the affected tissues;
- effectiveness and timeliness of the treatment.
It is worth noting that the prognosis for intestinal cancer with metastases to the liver is more favorable than when the primary malignant neoplasm is located in other digestive organs and mammary glands. This is explained by the possibility of resection of the affected area and termination of migration and accumulation of cancer cells in the liver.
Also, survival is higher with single metastases. In such cases, they are immediately removed together with a small area of surrounding healthy tissue.
In general, the most favorable forecast after the discovery of the problem in question is 12-18 months of life.
How to improve the survival prognosis for metastases in the liver?
"Win" a little time you can, if you do not lose hope and continue to fight for your own life. Therefore, the presence of even multiple liver metastases can not be regarded as a verdict. It is necessary to use all treatment options - radiation and chemotherapy , surgical operations.