How long can a person live with gallbladder cancer that has metastasized to the liver?
Disease description:
My grandfather has gallbladder cancer. We went to the hospital yesterday for a checkup, and it turned out that his cancer has metastasized to the liver. I'm quite worried. Doctor, may I ask how long a person can live with gallbladder cancer that has spread to the liver?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Gao Jun
Gallbladder cancer with liver metastasis is considered an advanced stage of gallbladder cancer, and patients typically have a short survival period. Generally, the average survival time for such patients is about six months to one year, although the exact duration depends on multiple factors including the patient's age, overall health, tumor characteristics, disease stage, treatment methods, and response to therapy.
If the liver metastasis is localized and the patient actively undergoes treatments such as surgery, chemotherapy, targeted therapy, or immunotherapy, survival time may be prolonged.
However, if the gallbladder cancer has distant liver metastases or is complicated by acute conditions, survival time may be significantly shortened. For patients with gallbladder cancer, early diagnosis and treatment are crucial, along with actively seeking appropriate therapies and undergoing regular follow-up examinations.
