After surgery for colon cancer, liver swelling, poor eating should do?

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Hello doctor. My father had colon cancer with an 8cm section removed for biopsy. After the operation, he returned home with a swollen liver and weak body. The hospital sent my father home without medicine. My father is not eating well. Please ask the doctor, after colon cancer surgery, liver swelling, poor eating should do? I would like to thank.
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Hello! It is possible that the father had liver metastases after surgery for colon cancer. The information you provide is not enough for the doctor to be able to give more specific advice, but in general, the disease is also late, it is necessary to have the latest CT/MRI scan results for further advice.
With the condition after surgery for colon cancer with liver swelling, poor appetite, you should take your father back to the hospital for a medical checkup and advice on the next treatment direction.
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Answered by Master, Doctor Hoang Duc Nam - Hepatobiliary Surgery - General Surgery Department - Vinmec International General Hospital