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My cancer returned in July and may have metastasized to my liver.
Hi, everyone and Happy New Year! I’m a youthful 64, and a PNW baby from Oregon who lives in Virginia for way too long now! Six years ago, in April of 2017, following WAY too much bleeding for WAY too long, I was diagnosed with Stage 1A grade 1 Endometrial Adenocarcinoma. It was removed via DaVinci assisted Robot that May.…
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cholangiocarcinoma
Just diagnosed with cholangiocarcinoma(bile duct cancer) had first chemotherapy October 30,2023
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Cholangiocarcinoma Treatments
My husband was diagnosed with cholangiocarcinoma on June 2nd. The medical team initially thought they could perform a resection, but further scans revealed additional lesions on his liver, making the resection no longer an option. After two hospital stays for infections and stabilizing his bilirubin levels, he began…
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Recent MRI Findings
Hello Everyone, 🙋♀️ My name is Beth. I recently had an Abdominal MRI w/without contrast at Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville Florida. Here is the Abdominal MRI report impression: IMPRESSION: Questioned sub-centimeter nodule-in-nodule arterial enhancement and washout in hepatic segment IV. While findings are indeterminant for…
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I want to share with you my emotions
Hello everyone! I want to share with you my story from getting diagnosed to living with liver cancer. My name is Jill Garcia I'm 38 yo. Mom of a boy and we are from Nevada. I am diagnosed with liver cancer in the beginning of 2022. It’s very hard to describe my emotions and loved ones when I was diagnosed… Of course we…
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Cars for Cancer patients
I am looking for a free or low cost vehicle to purchase. I am currently homeless and seeking permanent housing as well. Having a vehicle would help me in my housing search as well as being able to get to medical appointments. Would anyone have any information on where I might be able to find this particular resource?…
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How was your Liver biopsy?
My dad ubderwent CT and PET scabs that show 90% chance of cancer activities in liver, lungs, and stomach. Doctors recommend liver biopsy but daddy is undecided due to fears of cancer seeding. Anyone have any insights on personal or loved ones experiences?
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Immunotherapy
After 90 days PET scan shows cancer gone but I need Immunotherapy probably for life. Can I get some feedback on what to expect with this type of therapy.
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New Diagnosis Multiple Organ Cancer
Good afternoon, My husband was just diagnosed with cancer in the liver, pancreas and lungs. This was a surprise diagnosis because we went in due to symptoms of a stroke. I am trying to navigate finding an oncologist. He was referred to one while in the hospital but though he seems quite nice my concern is the reviews on…
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cholangiocarcinoma
Hi I just got diagnosed with choangiocarcinoma. It was inoperable due to a lymph node metastasis, and the tumor had attached to the portal vein. The options that I have are radiation and chemotherapy, which starts in three weeks. If anyone has any information in this type of a cancer I would appreciate it. Anne
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Pancreatic cancer
Is there anyone on here for stage IV pancreatic cancer? In my case, my husband is the patient. He has pancreatic cancer which has spread to his liver. He is undergoing chemotherapy.
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Pleeeeez help! You're never gonna believe this!
Soooo...may 31st..found colon cancer July 11th sigmoid colon resection surgeries..remove 2.5 feet of colon but pretty sure he got it all.. all 13 lymph nodes 0 signs.. 2 weeks later..healing good waiting on cancer Dr appointment Aug 10th. I get horror pain left side..after 2 days can't take it..called surgeon met at er..…
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Hepatic Chemoembolization. What comes after?
Hey to all My father was diagnosed with gastric cancer and liver metastasis in 2020. He proceeded with surgery to remove the gastric tumor and then with ablation for the liver tumors. Since then he has been on chemo therapy for 2 years now . He seems steady and he is enduring the treatments well . Recently he had hepatic…
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Liver resection
Has anyone has surgery for metastatic colon cancer of the liver? I only know I have a small malignant mass that will be treated with surgery. I’m confused about additional chemo, or if it’s possible the surgery gets the cancer, and additional treatment may not be needed? I’m scared, and would love some help from this…
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Recent Lab Results
Hello All, Would like your opinion and guidance on my recent labs. Alpha Fetoprotein, Tumor Marker 8.2 ng/ml. (high) Liver Isoenzymes 71 (high) Intestinal Isoenzymes 0% (zero) Alkaline Phosphatase Isoenzyme is normal at 39 Thank you.🙂
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Needing support
Hi, I am really hoping to find some support on here as no one in my life gets it. I am in my mid 20s and my mother's only caregiver. Most of our family has already passed and I am not getting a lot of support from friends.I also have a high stress job so I am starting to feel extremely burnt out in all areas of my life,…
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Concerning for malignancy on Liver ultrasound report
I’m new here and hoping to get some information. I recently had an abdominal ultrasound due to mild, off/on abdominal pain. everything was normal except a 3.4 cm mass on the left lobe of my liver. Ultrasound report stated, “concerning for malignancy” so needless to say I am a wreck. My doctor put through an “urgent” CT…
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Going into the unknown with father
Hi everyone, Back in Nov my father started to have abdominal pain. After a few days he could not go to the bathroom at all. Went to the ER was admitted and rushed into surgery. Ended up discovering a stage 3 cancer tumor on his colon. Took out the tumor, part of his colon and his spleen. Now equipped with a colostomy bag.…
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Dad-Liver Cancer
May 2015 my dad was diagnosed with a tumor the size of a gulf ball and a small mass on his lung. He is wine alcoholic as well and was also diagnosed with cirrhosis of the liver. In June 2015 he was recommended by the tumor board to ablate the tumor (burn) on his liver and keep an eye on his lung. In Sept 2015 4th MRI/CT…
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This Chef's Cancer trip
Hello all! hope the very best for everyone dealing with this. ive had to go this road alone, being my own advocate, doing my own research and most recently treating myself because there are just no services or advocates, from what ive found. i get so terribly tired, following this crazy diet, pleading w state and gov…
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Ct of liver
Hello I had to have a liver ct today due to the finding of a lesion on my liver. My dr called and said that all looks good repeat scan in six months. I have had no blood work done at all. I just want to make sure nothing is being overlooked. My husband is concerned the lesion could be cancer due to family history and…
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Neuroendocrine of the Liver
Hi all. New to the forum and also outside the USA. Just wondering if anyone has experience of treatment for neuroendocrine Cancer of the Liver. I have a family member that underwent tablet chemotherapy which didn't work. Wondered if anyone maybe could shed any light on other possible alternatives. Thank you.
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Votrient and bilirubin
Hi ive been on votrient close to 2 years and it had kept my metastic LMS cancer stable. My liver enzymes all increased each quarter as they scanned me and did blood work. A month ago out of the blue I’m yellow and itchy. My bilirubin was a 5 and had stayed within standard range for 2 years with 400mg of V. They had me stop…
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fibrolamellar hepatocellular carcinoma
I saw some talk about this from 2003 but nothing recently. Is there anyone dealing with this now ,especially someone young? My stepson has been diagnosed with this since Dec. 2003 (it came on very quickly) and this December has been given approximately six months. He is 21. He was told chemo would give him another couple…
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Wife just diagnosed with HCC
My wife has just been diagnosed with Hcc with one tumor 3.8 cm. It was found because of pain in her abdomen. It was discovered to be bleeding prompting lnterventional embolization. The treatment plan is for y90 because of the bleeding. Hearing that the bleeding has made her at a higher risk for metastasis. I'm looking for…
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avastin headaches
has anyone found any relief from the daily headaches from avastin?
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SUV uptake numbwrs
Hi I am a 10 year breast cancer survivor. Back in April I had a CT of my abdomen for diverticulitis which also showed liver cysts. This led to an MRI of the liver which showed liver cysts as well. That led to an endoscopy which showed nothing and then a liver biopsy which was inconclusive because they didn’t get enough…
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Hi I am new to CSN
My husband was just diagnosed with HCC Stage IV metastasized to his shoulder. He will receive more news after the next CT Scan on Sept We feel lucky that he is in FCCC This is a hi I am here. This is the broad strokes of the story. I do need support and hearing about you does help me. I will keep in touch
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New here. Diagnosed with liver cancer
Was diagnosed with liver cancer first of May. I been suffering from fatty liver cirrhosis for 7 years and been having bi annually cancer scans. In January it came back negative however with severe abdomen pain and a trip to the ER I was diagnosed with PVT. Then right before I was discharged to go home, the doc come in the…
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Liver mass normal blood work
Anyone experience large undifferentiated hypovascular lesion (8x6x6 cm) with all enzymes (AST, ALP, billirubin, creatinine) and even AFP in completely normal ranges?