>My best friend has been diagnosed as having primary hepatacellular liver
>cancer, a tumor 5 to 6cm, with possible metastases to the right lower
>lobe of the lung. Please, she does not want to have an open thorasic
This would be a far reach for a bronchoscopic biopsy...
I'm not sure what would be gained from a biopsy...aside from possibly using the
met for chemosensitivity testing...
>surgical procedure done for a lung biopsy. Does anyone have any
>information on what procedures may or may not be done? Are there any
>alternatives offered for this type of liver tumor that are not surgical?
>Her prognosis is poor at this time, but she is hopeful for some good
>news. Thanks.
Has your friend had any chemo at this point? There are a variety of
approaches...
What is happening now?
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