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NELLYK01
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Joined: Sep 2012
Sep 29, 2012 - 8:30 am

I am meeting with Dr. Nancy Kemeny on 10/03/2012 to discuss the pump. I've heard some good things and need some inspiring words to launch into her care. Can anyone be a bright light in my fight against the mets in my liver. I am clean everywhere else and I understand from my onc at the HUP in Phila. that I am a good candidate.
Cathleen Mary
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 Joined: May 2011
Sep 29, 2012 - 10:19 pm
I am glad that you found

I am glad that you found your way to the forum. Sorry you need to be here. I have no experience with HAI therapy but I am sure there are others here that do. I have found people to be generous about sharing experience and a wonderful source of support. This is a journey with many ups and downs but you can do it.
Please let us know how you make out.

Cathleen Mary
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PhillieG
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 Joined: May 2005
Sep 30, 2012 - 10:57 am
Dr Kemeny & the HAI Pump

Welcome Nelly, sorry you're here but glad you're HERE...
I've been under Dr. Kemenys care shortly after I was diagnosed with Stage IV Colon Cancer back in Feb 2004. I too was a good candidate for the HAI pump. After six months of chemo (FOLFOX with Avastin) to shrink a large liver tumor on my hepatic artery, I had my resections done (small section of my colon removed and about 60-70% of my liver resected) and the HAI pump installed. I did six months of the HAI pump along with systemic chemo.

I've had no issues with my liver or colon since.
I've been dealing with lung mets since the resections but as far as my liver being clear, all is well...

Personally, I have the highest respect and confidence in Dr. Kemeny and her team. Some folks find her "to the point" approach to be a slight turnoff. I'm not looking for Warm & Fuzzy, I'm looking for Smart & Experienced. The nurses provide the Warm & Fuzzies :-)

I've met many people at her office over my 8+ years who have done very well under her care. Obviously, results always vary and no two cases are alike. There's no one size fits all with cancer.

I still have my pump inside, once it's removed it can't be put back in due to scar tissue that the procedure