Thread: Liver metastasis

> Hello all My dad was diagonosed with liver metastases about 2 weeks ago through an ultrasound. We send him to the doctor after we noticed a huge weight loss, lack of appetite and he was complaining of extreme fatigue and shortness of breath. He was referred to a head oncologist at the local hospital who ordered CT scan right away to check for primary cancer. The chest, abdominal and pelvic CT scan revealed enlarged lymph nodes, enlarged...

> sorry to hear about your dads problems-ah my opinion A second opinion cant hurt may even help. Didnt that doctor tell him anything he can do in the meantime? doesnt make sense to me. > > Display posts from previous: All Posts 1 Day 7 Days 2 Weeks 1 Month 3 Months 6 Months 1 Year   Oldest First Newest First   > Jump to:  Select a forum   New User Basics and Forum Policies ---------------- Forum...

> Just curious what state your in. The pet scan will determine if it is a second or primary cancer and how many areas of the body it has spread. Most doctors would immediately order a diagnostic pet scan done within a day, 2 or hours with immediate results. Sometimes we have to take control of the situation and demand test and answers. Don't wait, call the doctor and tell them you would prefer an immediate appt and diagnosis so your...