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liver mets

My sister is 53, has Stage 4 ovarian cancer since August of 2003. She has been on chemo pretty much on and off since being diagnosed. Her CA125 has always been a good marker for her. It has recently climbed from 235 to 485 and a CAT scan (last Friday) showed that there was pericapsular fluid surrounding the liver "concerning as to inplantation (implantation) of tumor", and meshing of the messentary near the small bowel possibly causing a partial small bowel obstruction..and it also said something about the area being concerning as to implantation of tumor.........(btw, on November 10, 2007 she had a clear CAT scan).....my question is, does this mean she for sure has liver mets and mets to the messentary? Her doctors have addressed the bowel obstruction (after a gastrograph) and she is now able to eat small amount of regular food. They have sent her home and  told her they would see her in a couple weeks to discuss possible tx. with chemo. If in fact she has liver mets, etc....and has been on many different chemos, i am wondering what they might recommend....and at this point is it palliative? any answers you might have are appreciated.......LJ
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I was dx stage IV in Nov 2005 with mets to the liver. I have also been on chemo since dx and am currently on my 4th regime. As far as the liver goes, they keep a close eye on it as it seems that everytime mine comes back, that it where it shows up. You might have your sister check into radiofrequency ablation of the liver. I have had it done twice noe to remove spots that were in my liver. I hope that can get this all under control for her. Keep us posted. LOL Chris
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I was dx stage IV in Nov 2005 with mets to the liver. I have also been on chemo since dx and am currently on my 4th regime. As far as the liver goes, they keep a close eye on it as it seems that everytime mine comes back, that it where it shows up. You might have your sister check into radiofrequency ablation of the liver. I have had it done twice noe to remove spots that were in my liver. I hope that can get this all under control for her. Keep us posted. LOL Chris
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chris, thanks for your response...and i will ask about the radiofrequency ablation of the liver.....sounds like you and my sister have both had your share of chemos....my sister is amazing....she has always been an overachiever....and i told her....she is the same way with cancer!!!!  LJ
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