I'm so sorry to hear about your husband's battle (and yours). In March 07, I was also diagnosed with primary liver cancer at age 50. It is rare that some without hepatitis or cirrhosis would get this. However, I did and I had surgery to remove the tumor in April 07. They always remove the gallbladder. I'm lucky in that, my cancer was no where else and the margins and lymph nodes were negative. The Dr. gave me a =/> 50% chance of surviving 5 years. That is ALL most Drs. will give anyone. Five(5) years is the benchmark. Yes, someone can survive longer. I have a family friend diagnosed with pancreatic cancer which is worse and they gave her 1 year. It's been 8 years, and still cancer free. I asked my Dr. if he had anyone that was beyond 5 years, he said "yes"
My scans have been good until this past Monday 1/28/08, where there is a "spot" on the liver in the exact spot of the resection. It is so tiny, they don't know what it is, so I get another scan in 3 months. Everything thing else looked good, blood work too. They explained that many, many times there are "blurps" from the scan and are usually not seen on repeat. However, since I have a cancer diagnosed, they have to be cautious. The Dr. did pull any punches. VERY WORRIED to say the least so I know where you and your husband are emotionally. It will happen each time you have a scan. I will pray for your husband and you, that you will get through this. It's hard, I know! Read all you can about liver cancer and please eat for the liver - detoxify, eat beets, drink beet juice, carrots and do not eat sugars. We can only do what we can and the rest is truly up to God, and when your life is in balance, it's hard to put your full trust in Him. It's very scary and I don't know about you, but I cry alot, especially since this past Monday.
Again, I'm sorry and I'd love to hear from you again.
Tracie, Durham, NC (USA)