Is liver metastasis of colon cancer considered advanced stage?
Disease description:
Recently, I have been frequently experiencing abdominal bloating and changes in bowel movements. At first, I thought it was just ordinary indigestion, but after going to the hospital, I found out it was colon cancer with liver metastasis. Is colon cancer with liver metastasis considered advanced stage?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Cheng Yicheng
Colorectal cancer with liver metastasis involves distant organ spread and indicates an advanced stage of the disease. Patients often experience prominent symptoms, including abdominal distension, abdominal pain, and changes in bowel habits, as well as additional manifestations such as hepatomegaly, jaundice, and ascites. Surgical removal of both the primary tumor and liver metastases is possible; however, this does not lead to a cure. Comprehensive treatment approaches are required to extend the patient's survival period.
