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Sir-Spheres Reviews
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Oct 10, 2011 - 3:55 pm
My father has been battling carcinoid tumors. He visited a research clinic in which they are pushing him to have the Sir-spheres procedure done. Not knowing if he will be able to tolerate this much radiation I am against the procedure. I am fighting for life, and am fearful that this procedure will only shorten his. After researching I rarely hear of any extreme negatives about this procedure. After treatment how long have patients survived their fight and really what should we as a family expect in terms of after care. I know that everyone is different, but his liver is full of tumors with only (as of June 2011) 30% liver function. Did your family members have the same or less tumor growth? Also did the symptoms of night sweats, diarrhea, and flushing go away and or decrease. Help!!!! |
Joined: Oct 2011
My husband was diagnosed with 1 large tumor and 5 small ones,mets to his liver. I had the same fear of having the yttrium, but I felt I had to leave the decision up to him. He had his first implant 6 days ago, and feels pretty bad, but I understand some people have little or no side effects. Also, his tumor was 10 cm. Best of luck to you, whatever you decide. In addition, he has been taking Octreotide injections monthly for flushing and diarrhea and it seems to help with that.
Joined: Oct 2012
Hi this Rajesh Kalro. My dad is suffering from liver tumor HCC with clear cells. Doctors suggested me Sir sphere n since then i have been doing research on the net about it. My findings are that this along with therasphere is the second best solution, in case of non resectable tumor. I just got the procedure done today n till now my dad is very fine the minor side effects observed are vomiting but under control n abdominal pain but improves with IV pain killers. just make sure that the bilurubin level is prefrably less than 2 or max upto 3 before the procedure as if it is not then the procedure might become risky n can also lead to liver failure. We need to understand that this is like end of road option n this is the only solution that may provide some hope. My suggestion is to stop finding other options n go ahead with name of god