Question about Liver Cancer?

My Grandmother was just diagnosed with liver cancer. She is 83 years old and they have already determined that she is not a good candidate for radiation therapy, chemo or a transplant. She is not in any pain and seems to be fine. How long can she survive and what are the other treaments she may seek?

Oh and she was diagnosed with hepatitis-c many years ago and stopped drinking.

I am pretty scared.

There is a fairly new thing out now that can pinpoint the
radiation to one area only and it will not hurt the
surrounding tissue and has less side effects. I heard
about them using this for cancer or tumors in the brain,
but someone told me they are starting to use this
for other areas also. It is known as Gamma Knife.
It isn't a knife, it is radiation given in a precise area.
http://www.radiologyinfo.org/en/info.cfm...
She might be able to have this, which would be easier
on her. Considering her age. The best anyone can do
is not put her through too much...she should be able
to relax and be well taken care of now.

There are many things that the Area of the Aging provide
for someone your Grandma age. You would have to
type in what state you are in and then Area of the Aging or
you could call your local one in your area. Your grandma
could also apply for Hospice through her doctor. That way
she could be at home and the nurses would be able to
check on her and give her pain medication there, if
she ever needs it. The nurses at hospice will work right
with her doctor.

There are so many factors to consider when asking someone
how long they have left. Mostly, the doctors are really the
only ones that can give an estimate on that. It depends on
how many other conditions she has, how she responded to
any treatment she has had, how strong her heart is, how
much cancer she has and if it is the agressive kind, how her
blood work results look, and many other things.

You mentioned that she had hepatitis c...this means her
liver has inflammation caused by a virus. Inflammation
of the liver can lead to death of the liver cells known as
cirrhosis. Having cancer with this, doesn't look very
promising. I wish I could be more uplifting and give
you some good news.

The only thing I can tell you is that if she is not with a
hepatologist now, she should be. They are the ones that
specialize in the liver and have done research in the field.
I don't think it will change the outcome, but they might be
able to suggest more in medications that would help
to keep her comfortable.

Best Wishes....

Have you heard of the 21 day cancer challenge using mangosteen juice? I have had a cousin as well as other friends of the family try this method and it worked well for them. Their cancer levels dropped rapidly. Most of them were rid of the problem in 90 days. Here is some info for you to look at. I pray that God would heal her....