Is it liver cancer ??? - Cancer: Pancreatic & Liver Message Board

daughterCT · 04-01-2009, 07:20 PM

This is my first post here. It is about my mother.
She is 56 years old. Three years ago diagnosed with lupus.

Two months ago RUQ pain started. She went to see her GP.
He ordered US of her gallblader and liver, and liver blood test.
US results: gallblader OK, but 8 cm liver tumor discovered (upper right lobe).
Liver blood test: all normal.
GP ordered CT scan with and without contrast.
CT results: inconclusive for liver tumor, but everything alse in her abdomen looks good.
MRI was ordered.
MRI results: inconclusive.
She went to see GASTRO type of doctor at Yale Hospital, and he ordered nuclear taged red blood cell test, results: it is not hemangioma.
Now, she is waiting for liver biopsy (4/9/09).
Her liver is healthy, except the tumor. No history of cancer, or any liver disorders.
Doctor will not tell us anything.
At last appt., her gastro said: "We have no clue what this tumor is."
Is there anyone who can tell us what this could be...PLEASE HELP, WE ARE SO WORRIED

Thanks

hepcdad · 04-06-2009, 06:07 PM

A liver biopsy won't tell if a tumor is malignant, only a biopsy of the tumor will. I'm just guessing, but a mass of that size ( 8cm is pretty large) will probably be have to be removed surgically. A healty liver will grow back in a short period of time if a part has to be removed. I would ask the gastro his feelings on the surgery.

ekinwang · 04-12-2009, 12:29 AM

hello daughterCT. have you received back the results of the biopsy? my mother is facing the same type of situation, any information would help.

thank you

daughterCT · 04-13-2009, 08:18 AM

Hi ekinwang,
My mom did her biopsy on 4/9/09. She is going to see her GI doctor on 4/20/09, and he will give her results.
Please tell me more about your mothers situation.
I hope your mom will be OK

ekinwang · 04-22-2009, 10:41 PM

hey,

sorry for the late delay. my mom ended up having a battery of tests and as of right now, we are awaiting official word on a biopsy.

i understand your worries as it has been a nerve racking experience for me as well. have there been an update on your mom's condition?

thanks for your response!