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Losing hope
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Aug 24, 2012 - 6:47 pm
Hi Folks, well I had the 16cm tumor removed last Oct, in april 5 grew and emblization worked very well but only for a short time, yesterday I was told that there are some in my portal vein and in the bottem vetricle of my heart. I belive they are goint to try Nexavar, which i have read about but it looks like a "last chance" to me Nick |
Joined: Aug 2012
Hi Nick,
I was just reading your post and realized that nobody responded to you. I don't have many answers for you as my mom was just diagnosed about 4 days ago. She was given 6-8 weeks and has refused treatment. She is 83 and I support the decision she is making (albeit with a breaking heart).
I just wanted you to know that someone out there saw your post and is praying for you. Stay in shape and keep your spirits up, your mind is a pretty powerful tool.
Good luck and please write back as you make progress and begin to recover.
Rich
Joined: Feb 2011
Nick,
I do not know about treatment with Nexavar, but I too had Hep-C, Genotype 1a. I was treated several years ago and cleared the virus only to have the cancer begin. I had HCC with a large tumor on my Portal Vein, I had a liver resection and the tumor was removed. I also had a recurrence of a smaller tumor in a different area of the liver 2-1/2 years later that was treated with RFA to remove it. I just recently received a good report following my latest MRI with no new tumor recurrence. I am 62 years of age. Is surgery not an option? Have you undergone treatment for the Hep-C? All of my treatments were through the University of Michigan hospital and I would highly recommend a 2nd opinion if possible just to be certain. The best of luck to you and do not lose hope-a positive mental attitude is very important in battling cancer.