Cancer from lung to liver?

whats the prognosis of liver cancer just wondering my mom had lung cancer and now theres a spot on her liver

Yes, some types of cancer travel from organ to organ. Sometimes even into the brain.

Good luck to her and you. Pops

The prognosis for lung cancer depends very much on how early the condition is discovered. If it is treated in its earliest stages, about half of all patients survive at least five years after initial diagnosis. The problem is that only 15 percent of lung cancers are found in an early stage. Overall, the five-year survival rate for all forms of lung cancer is 14 percent.

This is a question you should be discussing with your mother with her doctor. I'd hate to have someone who doesnt know what they are talking about, but sound like they know what they are talking about give you a wrong answer. I know I'd want the correct info if it involved my mother. As I am sure you do with yours.

All cancers caught in early stages are have a good prognosis. If the primary cancer is in her liver, chances are it had spread to her lung as secondarys. No good news here,but, early detection and treatment increase her chances for a better prognosis.

Not sure what is your question. The people above me gave a very good explanation..

I am so sorry to hear that but we have to be realistic this is a very serious problem and sometimes things that we don't want could happen..

Give her all of your love, communication is the most important thing help her building up her motivation to cure and live healthy.

I wish you best of luck and make sure to open yourself and communicate with your mom.

The prognosis is poor. Generally she would live less than 6 months. You should consider enrolling her in a hospice program. This is a free program, including meds and nurse visit. It is for any patients with life expectancy less than 6 months. Love her at your best in the remaining time.