I CAN TAKE THE TRUTH

[millymccoy]

my husband, 68 has 25x13.6x11.2 cm tumor.  his AFP is somewhere over 65,000.  (sixty-five thousand)  that has led to the diagnosis of hepatocellular carcinoma, HCC.  Yes, he was a heavy drinker.  he has spots all over his lungs which they believe to be metastases.  loss of appetite, bloated feeling, nausea, pain, and itching all over.  he seems to be yellowing a bit and just looking emaciated.

i would like a more specific idea about how much time he has left.  i would really like to get a handle on this.  i haven't been able to find information on a tumor that size or AFP level that high.  i imagine there's a correlation between the two and a way to do some calculations.  i just would like an objective idea of how much time he has left.

[millymccoy]

thank you very much for your helpful info.

[fntn]

Sorry to hear that the diagnosis turned out to be HCC. Hopefully his nurses and doctors will be able to help you provide the nest palliative support possible for your husband.  

If you get a chance, you should post this on the "Cirrhosis of the Liver" community here as well. There are many people there that have or are suffering with HCC. The community leader for that group is Hector, and he has a vast amount of knowledge in this area. And he has dealt with HCC himself.

Take care.