MRI HCC Scan and bloods.

[Nip1]

Hi guys.I have just received my 6 months routine MRI Scan results . Like the other 5 scans I've had they've shown no features of concern and my next routine scan is booked for 6 months. The monitoring liver blood result was normal ( AFP <1). On the blood form for the next scan it shows Cirrhosis CPT A . Can anyone tell me what this means as I have not been told anything about the readings.

[AyrshireK]

The CPT is the Child Pugh Score - it goes from A to C with A being the less serious end of things, C the most severe.

AFP is Alpha fetoptotein (a tumour indicator) so normal is excellent news.

Katie

[Nip1 in reply to AyrshireK]

Thanks for your Katie, that's good news. It's the first time I've seen the CPT reading so I was a bit concerned. I know I have Cirrhosis and it can't be reversed but I think that abstaining from alcohol and cigarettes and healthy eating and exercise have helped me a lot since being diagnosed 3 years ago with Decompensated Cirrhosis. ( Jaundice),no other symptoms. Do you think that my Liver stiffness could go down or is it not possible with Cirrhosis. My Fibroscan reading was 20.4 two and a half years ago.Anyway enough of me, how's your hubby doing, I hope he's doing well and he has a speedy recovery.

Thanks again for the reply and sorry for the long read.

All the best x.

Nip1.