Liver Metastases
Liver metastases(mets) are areas of cancer that spread to the liver from another part of the body. The liver is a common place for cancer to spread. The mets may be a single spot or multiple areas, and they can appear anywhere in the liver.
Sometimes, liver mets are found at the same time as the primary cancer. Other times, they may not show up until much later, sometimes months or even years after the first diagnosis.
What types of cancer spread to the liver?
Colorectal cancer most often spreads to the liver. Other cancers that can spread to the liver include breast, esophageal, stomach, pancreatic, lung, kidney, and melanoma skin cancers. Gastrointestinal (GI) cancers are especially likely to spread to the liver because blood from the digestive system flows directly into it.