How do I what stage my husband s liver cancer is at? The doctor s have not mentioned the stage of his cancer. My husband has opted not to have a liver transplant and the doctors have indicated that this is the only viable option that is available to him. How do I know when the end is near?
Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. There is TNM (Tumor Node and Metastases) classification of each and every malignant tumor of the body including liver cancer. Classification mainly based on 1. Size of primary tumor.2. Lymph nodes involved3. Metastases to distal organs like lung, kidney, bones etc. To find exact staging CT abdomen and contrast and PET scan is needed. In my opinion your husband is having terminal stage liver cancer.