[Lexinom]

Correct. To really be pedantic about it, most colon cancers are adenocarcinomas - adeno meaning glandular cell phenotype. Primary liver cancers are hepatocellular carcinomas (or the less serious but rarer hepatomas). Where I'm worried for Mr. Snow's sake is that he had systemic chemotherapy before, which means the malignant cells that survived the initial treatments are resistant. Second-line treatment will be required.

Hepatic Artery Embolization is a promising new therapy for cancers in the liver wherein an IV is inserted directly into the hepatic artery and injects microscopic "balls" that block the flow of blood into the microvessels that grow in response to angiogenic stimulants secreted from the tumor. Even better is when these are coated with radioactive material which will actively kill the tumor cells as well as strangling their blood flow. This technique is effective because hepatic tumors generally stick close to this. Whether this treatment is confined to primary liver cancer or applicable in metastatic cases like this one I do not know.

Our thoughts and prayers are with Tony, his family, and his friends.

[garandgal]

Primary liver cancers are hepatocellular carcinomas (or the less serious but rarer hepatomas).

Oddly, my Dad's was primary liver adenocarcinoma (bile ducts). His was very large when it was discovered...experimental chemo was the only option presented.

It sounds like Tony's cancer is much smaller..hopefully it can be managed with some of the newer, promising treatments.

Major prayers for Tony and his family for a good outcome!