Liver Donation for Stage 4 Cancer Patient
A man with stage 4 colon cancer finds a liver donor after a high school acquaintance volunteers to donate part of her liver. The surgery is expected to take 12 to 14 hours and will involve removing 70% of the donor's liver and transplanting it into the patient.
Key Points
- Man diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer
- Liver transplant considered best chance of survival
- Former high school classmate volunteers to donate liver
- Surgery expected to take 12 to 14 hours
Pros
- High school acquaintance volunteers to donate part of her liver
- Liver transplant offers hope for survival
Cons
- Patient had been given a limited life expectancy before the transplant