Imaging scans
The imaging scans cancer specialists are most likely to recommend are CT scan and MRI scan. This is for checking the size of the cancer. At times, a positron emission tomography-CT scan or PET-CT scan may also be advised. This is a specialized scan that combines PET scan and CT scan.
It creates a three-dimensional (3D) color image to present the exact location of the cancers. In the case of secondary liver cancer, this test may be advised to track the metastasis of the disease from the bowel or melanoma.
Biopsy
A sample of tissue from the organ or body part that is affected by cancer is examined by a microscope for diagnosing the presence of cancer in the liver.
The healthcare practitioner collects the sample with a needle as in the case of core biopsy, or through a minor surgery called laparoscopy.
Staging
This is a procedure that determines the extent to which the cancer has metastasized.
Treatments for Secondary Liver Cancer
The treatments for this condition focus on shrinking or controlling the cancer from growing and spreading further.
The effectiveness of treatment is determined by the size and number of tumors, location of the original cancer, and the patient’s age and overall health.
The available treatment options for hepatic carcinoma are as follows:
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