re: Found out today dad has liver cancer

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So your colon cancer moved to your liver too

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Yes it did. The liver is quite often a place where tumors elsewhere metastasize to

From what I understand from my Aunt, he could not get comfortable and had to pace (move). I don’t think it was easy on him. He felt bad enough that he asked that no one visit. Having said that, what I know is second hand information. I will pray for your dad.

I am not sure of the name but I know it used small balls of chemo

OP, I hear you. Having lost my 90 year old dad within the last month and my 85 year old mother two years ago, I know what you're going through.

Now is the time to have an honest discussion with your father about his treatment goals. At 47 he would probably want to go all out. At 87 it may be better to focus on comfort. The sad truth is any medical intervention at that age comes with significant risks. Even a routine hospitalization can often lead to delirium and irreversible cognitive decline. It may be a risk you want to take, but it is a risk you should be aware of.

My dad had congestive heart failure. He agreed to a pacemaker but other than that didn't opt for any other treatment. There were several times when they offered more aggressive treatment but he declined. He had a fairly decent quality of life his last few months, probably better than if we had continued chasing interventions to try to extend his life a little longer.

I miss him like crazy, but his body just wore out and there wasn't much they could do about it. I'm glad he's not suffering any more.

I'm not trying to tell you what to do, just giving you something to think about. Doctors are trained to try to cure, and they'll put him through all kinds of rigors if you insist on it. But now is the time to decide if it's what you really want. Best of luck to you and your dad.

It all depends on what stage it is and how early they found it.

"Been getting checked every 6 months for last three years ."

this is good, most people don't know they have cancer until they have symptoms which is usually too late.

Hopefully they caught it early

Wife's mother had it about 10 years ago.
When she was first diagnosed, Googling suggested 5 years life expectation was about it.
She's still kickin and doing find. She's in late 70s.

Baller, I'm so sorry to hear this.
I wish y'all all the best.

Sorry my man

Thanks for your prayers . You are making me feel the love of God!