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Suggest Tests To Confirm Liver Cancer

My query is on liver cancer and hepatitis B. The doctors seem not too sure about whether my brother has liver cancer. After one test they say he has no cancer, the next day they say they are not sure. He is still in ICU. They say his liver is enlarged and there are lesions on the surface (10). The doctor says there's a 95% chance that the blood tests are positive for liver cancer. He cannot say for sure since they can't do a biopsy because he is very ill.
I don't know what to make of all this. Please advise
Fri, 24 Apr 2015
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Hi, dear
I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern.
There are many tests used to confirm the liver cancer. Biopsy and histopathological examination is the test of choice. If he is very ill and biopsy is not possible then ultrasound guided fine needle aspiration cytology can be done. Blood markers like alpha feto protein is useful. Ct scan can also give idea regarding liver cancer. Consult your doctor and discuss regarding this options.
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Wish you a very good health.
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Suggest Tests To Confirm Liver Cancer

Hi, dear I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. There are many tests used to confirm the liver cancer. Biopsy and histopathological examination is the test of choice. If he is very ill and biopsy is not possible then ultrasound guided fine needle aspiration cytology can be done. Blood markers like alpha feto protein is useful. Ct scan can also give idea regarding liver cancer. Consult your doctor and discuss regarding this options. Hope I have answered your question, if you have any doubts then contact me at bit.ly/Drsanghvihardik, I will be happy to answer you. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health.